Phenethyl Alcohol

Phenethyl Alcohol 1
molecular structure · PubChem CID 6054
AKA: 2-PHENYLETHANOL, 60-12-8, Phenylethyl alcohol, Benzeneethanol, Phenylethanol, Phenethanol, 2-Phenylethyl alcohol, Beta-Phenylethanol, Benzylcarbinol
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Synthetic
Fragrance
Clean
OriginPhenethyl alcohol is synthesized from benzene, a petrochemical hydrocarbon derived from crude oil refining. It is produced through the hydrogenation of phenylacetaldehyde or by Friedel-Crafts acylation followed by reduction.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
7 studies / 5 irritating / 2 not irritating / reactions severe (CIR 134)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
10 studies / 4 irritating / 1 mixed / 5 not irritating / reactions slight to strong (CIR 134)
Mixed Sensitization Results
4 studies / 1 mixed / 3 not sensitizing (CIR 134)
Dermal Absorption 7.55–80.7%
7 results from animal / human tests in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 134)
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR