Phenoxyethanol is an organic compound with a molecular formula of C8H10O2. It is a colorless and slightly viscous liquid with an aromatic odor, slightly soluble in water, easily soluble in ethanol and sodium hydroxide, and can be etherified by ethylene glycol and phenol. synthesis.

Phenoxyethanol has antibacterial effects (usually used with quaternary ammonium salts), and is often used as a substitute for the highly toxic sodium azide in biological buffer solutions, because phenoxyethanol has low toxicity and is chemically China is not active on copper and lead. 2-Phenoxyethanol usually functions as a preservative in cosmetics, skin care products, vaccines and medicines.

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