1-phenylethanol
Sign in to save1-Phenylethanol is the organic compound with the formula C6H5CH(OH)CH3. It is one of the most commonly available chiral alcohols. It is a colorless liquid with a mild gardenia-hyacinth scent.
Chemical data
- Formula
- C8H10O
- Molecular weight
- 122.16 g/mol
- IUPAC name
- 1-phenylethanol
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Wikidata facts
- Subclass of
- secondary alcohol
- Has part
- hydrogen
- Mass
- +122.073
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- Natural occurrence
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- Applications
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- References
1-Phenylethanol is the organic compound with the formula C6H5CH(OH)CH3. It is one of the most commonly available chiral alcohols. It is a colorless liquid with a mild gardenia-hyacinth scent.
Phenylethanol is an aromatic alcohol, it has the role of mouse metabolite. It is a natural product and is found in Cichorium endivia, Castanopsis cuspidata and other organisms.