Phenylethyl Alcohol

An antimicrobial, antiseptic, and disinfectant that is used also as an aromatic essence and preservative in pharmaceutics and perfumery.

Year introduced: 1996

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Tree Number(s): D02.033.375.650

MeSH Unique ID: D010626

Registry Number: ML9LGA7468

Entry Terms:

• Alcohol, Phenylethyl
• 2-Phenylethanol
• 2 Phenylethanol
• Benzyl Carbinol
• Carbinol, Benzyl
• beta-Phenylethanol
• beta Phenylethanol
• Phenethyl Alcohol
• Alcohol, Phenethyl
• Phenylethanol

Previous Indexing:

• Alcohol, Ethyl (1969-1974)
• Benzene Derivatives (1972-1974)

Pharmacologic Action:

• Anti-Infective Agents, Local
• Disinfectants
• Preservatives, Pharmaceutical

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Organic Chemicals
Alcohols
Ethanol
Phenylethyl Alcohol