Description
1. Product Overview
Phenylethyl Alcohol (PEA) (CAS 60-12-8) is a high-purity aromatic alcohol widely recognized for its pleasant rose-like fragrance, excellent chemical stability, and broad compatibility with fragrance, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and industrial formulations. It is extensively used as a fragrance ingredient, preservative enhancer, solvent, and intermediate in the manufacture of personal care products, fine chemicals, and specialty formulations. Its low toxicity, antimicrobial properties, and superior formulation performance make it a preferred raw material for manufacturers seeking premium product quality. As global demand for high-performance fragrance chemicals and cosmetic ingredients continues to grow, Phenylethyl Alcohol remains a strategically important material for reliable, large-scale industrial production.
2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics
- Chemical Name: Phenylethyl Alcohol (PEA)
- CAS Number: 60-12-8
- Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₀O
- Molecular Weight: 122.16 g/mol
- Purity: ≥99.0% (Industrial, Cosmetic, and Pharmaceutical Grades available)
- Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
- Odor: Mild, sweet, rose-like floral aroma
- Density (20°C): Approximately 1.02 g/cm³
- Boiling Point: Approximately 219°C
- Solubility: Slightly soluble in water; miscible with alcohols and many organic solvents
- Packaging Options:
- 25 kg HDPE drums
- 200 kg steel or HDPE drums
- 1,000 kg IBC tanks
- ISO Tank bulk supply
- Shelf Life: Up to 24 months when stored in tightly sealed containers under recommended storage conditions
3. Core Industrial Applications
Phenylethyl Alcohol is widely utilized across numerous industrial sectors due to its excellent fragrance profile, chemical stability, and multifunctional performance.
Primary Industries
- Fragrance and flavor manufacturing
- Cosmetics and personal care
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Household cleaning products
- Fine chemicals
- Industrial chemical processing
Operational Use Cases
- Fragrance ingredient in perfumes, deodorants, lotions, creams, shampoos, and soaps
- Solvent and stabilizer in cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations
- Antimicrobial preservative enhancer in personal care products
- Intermediate for specialty chemical synthesis
- Ingredient in household cleaners, detergents, and air care products
- Industrial formulation component for specialty coatings and chemical blends
Performance Advantages
- Pleasant natural floral aroma with excellent formulation stability
- High compatibility with a broad range of cosmetic and chemical ingredients
- Superior thermal and storage stability compared with many fragrance alcohols
- Low volatility enables longer-lasting fragrance performance
- Multifunctional ingredient that reduces formulation complexity and production costs
- Reliable purity ensures consistent manufacturing efficiency and product quality
4. Competitive Advantages
- Consistent high-purity production meeting stringent international quality standards
- Reliable global supply supported by large-scale manufacturing capacity
- Flexible export packaging suitable for bulk industrial distribution
- Competitive pricing for long-term procurement and contract supply
- Low-toxicity profile supporting environmentally responsible formulation practices
- Comprehensive technical documentation, including Certificate of Analysis (COA), Safety Data Sheet (SDS), Technical Data Sheet (TDS), and regulatory compliance documentation
- Strong quality assurance with batch-to-batch consistency for industrial manufacturing
- Efficient international logistics with dependable shipping schedules and export support
5. Commercial & Supply Information
- Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK 20 MT
- Loading Capacity (20-ft Container): Approximately 20 MT
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