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Phenethyl Alcohol
AKA “2-PHENYLETHANOL, 60-12-8, Phenylethyl alcohol, Benzeneethanol, Phenylethanol, Phenethanol, 2-Phenylethyl alcohol, beta-Phenylethanol, Benzylcarbinol”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Phenethyl alcohol
AKA: 2-PHENYLETHANOL, 60-12-8, Phenylethyl alcohol, Benzeneethanol, Phenylethanol, Phenethanol, 2-Phenylethyl alcohol, Beta-Phenylethanol, Benzylcarbinol
Ingredient · Fragrance · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Fragrance
Safety Concern
Clean
On the basis of the available data, the Expert Panel concludes that Phenethyl Alcohol is safe in cosmetic products in the present practices of use at concentrations of up to 1%.
Solubility 22200
Formula
C8H10O
Mol. Weight
122.16
CAS #
60-12-8
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid; Dry Powder, Liquid, Other Solid
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Functions
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Traditional Use
A naturally occurring compound found in rose oil and other floral botanicals, used in traditional perfumery for its pleasant floral scent. Synthetically produced in the 20th century and adopted in cosmetics as both a fragrance component and antimicrobial preservative.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-2
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Phototoxicity Concern
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR