2-Phenoxyethanol

At a glance

A synthetic glycol ether made by reacting phenol with ethylene oxide; it has a faint sweet, floral‑herbaceous scent and is used as a mild fixative and preservative in many fragrances.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Synthetic, produced from phenol and ethylene oxide
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Alcohol
CAS number
122-99-6
Profile
rose, balsamic, cinnamyl
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01