Phenyl Ethyl Alcohol (PEA)
Aroma Chemical Heart Note CAS 60-12-8
A soft fresh rose note with a natural rose water character and a gentle green facet. Mild and versatile, it is the core building block of rose accords and an excellent blender.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Rose |
| Descriptor 3 | Honey |
| Odor Impact1 | 60 |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity1 | 24 h |
| Tenacity2 | 32 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Both tenacity figures are blotter life. The two labs use different evaluation protocols, so the numbers are not directly comparable — read them as two independent readings, not as a contradiction.
Identification
| CAS Number | 60-12-8 |
| INCI Name | Phenethyl alcohol |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C8H10O |
| Mol. Weight | 122.16 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-phenylethanol |
| InChIKey | WRMNZCZEMHIOCP-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
Phenethyl alcohol, 2-Phenylethyl alcohol, Phenethanol, Benzeneethanol, beta-P.e.a, Gallicol, Mellol, Phenarose, Rose P, Phenyljacinthol, Phenyl ethyl alcohol, benzene ethanol, benzyl carbinol, benzyl methanol, 2-hydroxyethyl benzene, (2-hydroxyethyl)benzene, 2-hydroxyethylbenzene, b-hydroxyethylbenzene, beta-p.e.a., b-phenethanol, 2-phenethyl alcohol, phenethyl alcohol nat., phenethyl alcohol natural, phenethyl alcohol turkey, natural isolated constituent, phenethylalcohol, phenethylol, 2-phenyl ethan-1-ol, phenyl ethanol, 2-phenyl ethanol, beta-phenyl ethanol, 2-phenyl ethyl alcohol, beta-phenyl ethyl alcohol, nat. phenyl ethyl alcohol, phenyl ethyl alcohol extra, phenyl ethyl alcohol FCC, phenyl ethyl alcohol natural, phenyl ethyl alcohol USP 24, 1-phenyl-2-ethanol, phenylethanol, 2-phenylethanol
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 218.2 °C |
| Melting Point | -27.0 °C |
| Flash Point | 102.0 °C |
| Density | 1.0202 |
| Refractive Index | 1.5325 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.08 [mmHg] |
| LogP | 1.4 |
| Solubility | 2 ML DISSOLVE IN 100 ML WATER AFTER THOROUGH SHAKING; 1 PART IS CLEARLY SOL IN 1 PART OF 50% ALCOHOL; MISCIBLE WITH ALCOHOL, ETHER |
| Appearance | Liquid; Dry Powder; Liquid; CBI |
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 0.72 % |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | 0.22 % |
| Category 3 | Eye products | 0.89 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 4.0 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 1.0 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 0.71 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 1.0 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 0.24 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 0.18 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 0.89 % |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 0.89 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 0.24 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | 3.2 % |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | 1.4 % |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 5.1 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | 0.24 % |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 0.24 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | 100 % |
| IFRA Amendment | 52 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction |
| Critical Effect | Dermal Sensitization And Systemic Toxicity |
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Benzyl Alcohol (ba) | 0.03 % |
| Benzaldehyde | 0.03 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Benzyl alcohol | 0.03 % |
| Benzaldehyde | 0.03 % |
| Amyl salicylate | 0.002 % |
Substances that must be named in the ingredient list under Annex III of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545. Where a range was given, the upper bound is shown.
All figures on this page are guide values collected from public reference works and supplier declarations. They differ between batches, origins and qualities. The data sheet of your own supplier is always the authoritative document for the material you actually use.