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Showing Compound 2-Phenylethanol (FDB012152)

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Creation date2010-04-08 22:10:01 UTC
Update date2019-11-26 03:06:16 UTC
Primary IDFDB012152
Secondary Accession Numbers
  • FDB007516
Chemical Information
FooDB Name2-Phenylethanol
Description2-Phenylethanol, also known as phenethyl alcohol or 2-PEA, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as benzene and substituted derivatives. These are aromatic compounds containing one monocyclic ring system consisting of benzene. 2-Phenylethanol exists in all living species, ranging from bacteria to plants to humans. 2-Phenylethanol is a bitter, floral, and honey tasting compound. 2-Phenylethanol is found, on average, in the highest concentration within a few different foods, such as red wine, black walnuts (Juglans nigra), and white wine and in a lower concentration in peppermints (Mentha X piperita), sweet basils (Ocimum basilicum), and bilberries (Vaccinium myrtillus). 2-Phenylethanol has also been detected, but not quantified in, several different foods, such as rowanberries (Sorbus aucuparia), elderberries (Sambucus), rocket salad (ssp.), napa cabbages (Brassica rapa var. pekinensis), and summer savories (Satureja hortensis). This could make 2-phenylethanol a potential biomarker for the consumption of these foods. 2-Phenylethanol, with regard to humans, has been found to be associated with several diseases such as ulcerative colitis, autism, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified; 2-phenylethanol has also been linked to the inborn metabolic disorder celiac disease. Based on a literature review a significant number of articles have been published on 2-Phenylethanol.
CAS Number60-12-8
Structure
Thumb
MOLSDFPDBSMILESInChI
Synonyms
SynonymSource
2-HydroxyethylbenzeneChEBI
2-PEAChEBI
2-PHENYL-ethanolChEBI
BenzeneethanolChEBI
BenzylmethanolChEBI
beta-PEAChEBI
beta-Phenethyl alcoholChEBI
beta-PhenylethanolChEBI
beta-Phenylethyl alcoholChEBI
Phenethyl alcoholChEBI
Phenylethyl alcoholChEBI
b-PEAGenerator
Β-peaGenerator
b-Phenethyl alcoholGenerator
Β-phenethyl alcoholGenerator
b-PhenylethanolGenerator
Β-phenylethanolGenerator
b-Phenylethyl alcoholGenerator
Β-phenylethyl alcoholGenerator
1-Phenyl-2-ethanolHMDB
2-PhenethanolHMDB
2-Phenethyl alcoholHMDB
2-PhenyIethanolHMDB
2-Phenylethyl alcoholHMDB
b-HydroxyethylbenzeneHMDB
Benzeneethanol, 9ciHMDB
BenzenethanolHMDB
Benzyl carbinolHMDB, MeSH
Benzyl ethyl alcoholHMDB
Benzyl-methanolHMDB
BenzylcarbinolHMDB
beta -HydroxyethylbenzeneHMDB
FEMA 2858HMDB
HydroxyethylbenzeneHMDB
PhenethanolHMDB
Phenethyl alcohol, 8ci, banHMDB
Phenyl ethyl alcoholHMDB
Phenyl-ethanolHMDB
PhenylethanolHMDB, MeSH
Phenylethyl alcohol, usanHMDB
Alcohol, phenylethylMeSH, HMDB
Alcohol, phenethylMeSH, HMDB
beta PhenylethanolMeSH, HMDB
2 PhenylethanolMeSH, HMDB
Carbinol, benzylMeSH, HMDB
β-hydroxyethylbenzenebiospider
2-Phenyl-Ethanolbiospider
Benzeneethanol, 9CIdb_source
Beta-phenylethanolbiospider
Beta-phenylethyl alcoholbiospider
Ethanol, 2-phenyl-biospider
Ethanol, phenyl-biospider
Methanol, benzyl-biospider
Phenethyl alcohol, 8CI, BANdb_source
Phenylethyl alcohol, USANdb_source
β-peaGenerator
β-phenethyl alcoholGenerator
β-phenylethanolGenerator
β-phenylethyl alcoholGenerator
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility11.3 g/LALOGPS
logP1.51ALOGPS
logP1.49ChemAxon
logS-1ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Acidic)15.88ChemAxon
pKa (Strongest Basic)-2.4ChemAxon
Physiological Charge0ChemAxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count1ChemAxon
Hydrogen Donor Count1ChemAxon
Polar Surface Area20.23 ŲChemAxon
Rotatable Bond Count2ChemAxon
Refractivity37.63 m³·mol⁻¹ChemAxon
Polarizability13.87 ųChemAxon
Number of Rings1ChemAxon
BioavailabilityYesChemAxon
Rule of FiveYesChemAxon
Ghose FilterNoChemAxon
Veber's RuleYesChemAxon
MDDR-like RuleNoChemAxon
Chemical FormulaC8H10O
IUPAC name2-phenylethan-1-ol
InChI IdentifierInChI=1S/C8H10O/c9-7-6-8-4-2-1-3-5-8/h1-5,9H,6-7H2
InChI KeyWRMNZCZEMHIOCP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Isomeric SMILESOCCC1=CC=CC=C1
Average Molecular Weight122.1644
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight122.073164942
Classification
Description Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as benzene and substituted derivatives. These are aromatic compounds containing one monocyclic ring system consisting of benzene.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassBenzenoids
ClassBenzene and substituted derivatives
Sub ClassNot Available
Direct ParentBenzene and substituted derivatives
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Monocyclic benzene moiety
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Primary alcohol
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Alcohol
  • Aromatic homomonocyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAromatic homomonocyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Ontology
Disposition

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Physico-Chemical Properties
Physico-Chemical Properties - Experimental
PropertyValueReference
Physical stateNot Available
Physical DescriptionNot Available
Mass CompositionC 78.65%; H 8.25%; O 13.10%DFC
Melting PointMp -25.8°DFC
Boiling PointBp10 99.5°DFC
Experimental Water Solubility22.2 mg/mL at 25 oCVALVANI, SC et al. (1981)
Experimental logP1.36HANSCH,C ET AL. (1995)
Experimental pKaNot Available
Isoelectric pointNot Available
ChargeNot Available
Optical RotationNot Available
Spectroscopic UV DataNot Available
Densityd204 1.02DFC
Refractive Indexn20D 1.5325DFC
Spectra
Spectra
EI-MS/GC-MS
TypeDescriptionSplash KeyView
EI-MSMass Spectrum (Electron Ionization)splash10-0006-9100000000-2e7748b750dd46a70f692015-03-01View Spectrum
GC-MS2-Phenylethan-1-ol, non-derivatized, GC-MS Spectrumsplash10-0006-9100000000-850cab93c17d62d7ae48Spectrum
GC-MS2-Phenylethan-1-ol, non-derivatized, GC-MS Spectrumsplash10-0006-9100000000-e67375f5607fb09ff117Spectrum
GC-MS2-Phenylethan-1-ol, non-derivatized, GC-MS Spectrumsplash10-0006-9100000000-0ea4f78bf9f95dd3e378Spectrum
GC-MS2-Phenylethan-1-ol, non-derivatized, GC-MS Spectrumsplash10-0006-9100000000-850cab93c17d62d7ae48Spectrum
GC-MS2-Phenylethan-1-ol, non-derivatized, GC-MS Spectrumsplash10-0006-9100000000-e67375f5607fb09ff117Spectrum
GC-MS2-Phenylethan-1-ol, non-derivatized, GC-MS Spectrumsplash10-0006-9100000000-0ea4f78bf9f95dd3e378Spectrum
Predicted GC-MS2-Phenylethan-1-ol, non-derivatized, Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - 70eV, Positivesplash10-0006-9200000000-12b145fa925fdbec3da0Spectrum
Predicted GC-MS2-Phenylethan-1-ol, 1 TMS, Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - 70eV, Positivesplash10-0096-9300000000-143aa2e8abc3ff64d203Spectrum
Predicted GC-MS2-Phenylethan-1-ol, non-derivatized, Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
MS/MS
TypeDescriptionSplash KeyView
MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - QTOF 4V, positivesplash10-0a4i-4900000000-01a904ef24c032004b012020-07-22View Spectrum
MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - QTOF 5V, positivesplash10-0a4i-3900000000-ddf7f3974789f0591a552020-07-22View Spectrum
MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - QTOF 7V, positivesplash10-0a4i-2900000000-f5f16d832b17b6c421112020-07-22View Spectrum
MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - QTOF 10V, positivesplash10-0a6r-4900000000-798c6ceb60cef825b5072020-07-22View Spectrum
MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - QTOF 15V, positivesplash10-056r-9600000000-ab7ba9e5577110cb66062020-07-22View Spectrum
MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - QTOF 17V, positivesplash10-004i-9400000000-f7bfe71e4407e811baac2020-07-22View Spectrum
MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - QTOF 20V, positivesplash10-004i-9200000000-fdd7461658bdfde8e1662020-07-22View Spectrum
MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - QTOF 23V, positivesplash10-004i-9100000000-3ee09fc79fd925fea86a2020-07-22View Spectrum
MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - QTOF 25V, positivesplash10-004i-9000000000-8ca4cd35ef32af2c5ee62020-07-22View Spectrum
MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - QTOF 27V, positivesplash10-004i-9000000000-bc43025005b4fc0228ea2020-07-22View Spectrum
MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - QTOF 30V, positivesplash10-0fb9-9000000000-ebfd370a836a01c2e6442020-07-22View Spectrum
MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - QTOF 33V, positivesplash10-0ufr-9000000000-8eb5ed3477e91745eb8a2020-07-22View Spectrum
MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - QTOF 35V, positivesplash10-0ufr-9000000000-08b0a4ab5c93b536ece32020-07-22View Spectrum
MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - QTOF 40V, positivesplash10-0udi-9000000000-0016533929cda6a361672020-07-22View Spectrum
MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - QTOF 45V, positivesplash10-0udi-9000000000-a64c19beae57204777f72020-07-22View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positivesplash10-0ab9-0900000000-1568ff280886079d95912015-05-27View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positivesplash10-0a4i-1900000000-e752bbf1c2351ee5aab52015-05-27View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-0a6r-9600000000-a4927b67121bc2c9a1ed2015-05-27View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negativesplash10-00di-3900000000-796d56c2e36ce04910a52015-05-27View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negativesplash10-006x-8900000000-3a23c6e7ffa45e8861322015-05-27View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negativesplash10-0f96-9300000000-5414e7814d2a111717342015-05-27View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negativesplash10-00dl-7900000000-180ad2b2d5ea5abc75fc2021-09-22View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negativesplash10-0006-9300000000-dc57d0e64c13958600db2021-09-22View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negativesplash10-004l-9000000000-4a2b1f87db1ff5c4e2a02021-09-22View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positivesplash10-0a4l-7900000000-c5bfd86d969527f320b12021-09-23View Spectrum
NMR
TypeDescriptionView
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 90 MHz, CDCl3, experimental)Spectrum
1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 25.16 MHz, CDCl3, experimental)Spectrum
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, D2O, experimental)Spectrum
1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, D2O, experimental)Spectrum
1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 100 MHz, D2O, predicted)Spectrum
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 100 MHz, D2O, predicted)Spectrum
1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 1000 MHz, D2O, predicted)Spectrum
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 1000 MHz, D2O, predicted)Spectrum
1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 200 MHz, D2O, predicted)Spectrum
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 200 MHz, D2O, predicted)Spectrum
1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 300 MHz, D2O, predicted)Spectrum
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 300 MHz, D2O, predicted)Spectrum
1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 400 MHz, D2O, predicted)Spectrum
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 400 MHz, D2O, predicted)Spectrum
1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 500 MHz, D2O, predicted)Spectrum
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 500 MHz, D2O, predicted)Spectrum
1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 600 MHz, D2O, predicted)Spectrum
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 600 MHz, D2O, predicted)Spectrum
1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 700 MHz, D2O, predicted)Spectrum
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 700 MHz, D2O, predicted)Spectrum
1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 800 MHz, D2O, predicted)Spectrum
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 800 MHz, D2O, predicted)Spectrum
1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 900 MHz, D2O, predicted)Spectrum
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 900 MHz, D2O, predicted)Spectrum
ChemSpider ID5830
ChEMBL IDCHEMBL448500
KEGG Compound IDC05853
Pubchem Compound ID6054
Pubchem Substance IDNot Available
ChEBI IDNot Available
Phenol-Explorer IDNot Available
DrugBank IDDB02192
HMDB IDHMDB33944
CRC / DFC (Dictionary of Food Compounds) IDHDT74-H:HDT74-H
EAFUS ID2957
Dr. Duke IDBETA-PHENYLETHYLALCOHOL|2-PHENYLETHANOL|2-PHENYLETHYL-ALCOHOL|PHENYL-ETHYL-ALCOHOL|PHENETHYL-ALCOHOL|2-PHENETHANOL|BETA-PHENYLETHANOL
BIGG IDNot Available
KNApSAcK IDC00002663
HET IDPEL
Food Biomarker OntologyNot Available
VMH IDNot Available
Flavornet ID60-12-8
GoodScent IDrw1010051
SuperScent IDNot Available
Wikipedia ID2-Phenylethanol
Phenol-Explorer Metabolite IDNot Available
Duplicate IDSNot Available
Old DFC IDSNot Available
Associated Foods
FoodContent Range AverageReference
FoodReference
Biological Effects and Interactions
Health Effects / Bioactivities
DescriptorIDDefinitionReference
Anti bacterial33282 An agent that inhibits the growth of or destroys bacteria, playing a crucial role in preventing and treating infections. Therapeutically, it is used to combat bacterial infections, with key medical applications including treating pneumonia, tuberculosis, and skin infections, as well as preventing surgical site infections and sepsis.DUKE
Anti septic33281 An agent that prevents or reduces the growth of microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi, or viruses, to promote wound healing and prevent infection. Therapeutically, anti septics are used to treat minor cuts, scrapes, and burns, and are commonly applied topically to reduce the risk of infection and promote tissue repair. Key medical uses include wound care, surgical site preparation, and skin infection management.DUKE
Name48318 flavorDUKE
Motor depressantAn agent that reduces the normal functioning level of motor neurons, mainly in voluntary muscles, used to treat conditions such as muscle spasms, seizures, and anxiety disorders, promoting relaxation and relieving symptoms.DUKE
Perfumery48318 The art of creating fragrances, playing a biological role in emotional and sensory stimulation. Therapeutically, perfumery has applications in aromatherapy, reducing stress and anxiety. Key medical uses include mood enhancement, pain management, and promoting relaxation, with certain scents exhibiting anti-anxiety and anti-depressant properties.DUKE
Pesticide25944 An agent that kills or repels pests, playing a biological role in controlling insect, weed, and fungal populations. Therapeutically, pesticides have limited applications, but some are used to treat ectoparasitic infestations, such as lice and scabies. Key medical uses include topical treatments for head lice and scabies, highlighting their role in managing parasitic infections.DUKE
Sedative35717 An agent that calms nervous activity, reducing anxiety and inducing relaxation. Its biological role is to slow down brain function, promoting sleep and relieving stress. Therapeutically, sedatives are used to manage insomnia, anxiety disorders, and seizures, as well as to prepare patients for medical procedures.DUKE
EnzymesNot Available
PathwaysNot Available
MetabolismNot Available
BiosynthesisNot Available
Organoleptic Properties
Flavours
FlavorCitations
honey
  1. Arn, H, Acree TE. “Flavornet: A database of aroma compounds based on odor potency in natural products”. Developments in Food Science 40 (1998): 27. doi:10.1016/S0167-4501(98)80029-0
spice
  1. Arn, H, Acree TE. “Flavornet: A database of aroma compounds based on odor potency in natural products”. Developments in Food Science 40 (1998): 27. doi:10.1016/S0167-4501(98)80029-0
rose
  1. Arn, H, Acree TE. “Flavornet: A database of aroma compounds based on odor potency in natural products”. Developments in Food Science 40 (1998): 27. doi:10.1016/S0167-4501(98)80029-0
  2. The Good Scents Company (2009). Flavor and fragrance information catalog. <http://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/allprod.html> Accessed 15.10.23.
lilac
  1. Arn, H, Acree TE. “Flavornet: A database of aroma compounds based on odor potency in natural products”. Developments in Food Science 40 (1998): 27. doi:10.1016/S0167-4501(98)80029-0
floral
  1. The Good Scents Company (2009). Flavor and fragrance information catalog. <http://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/allprod.html> Accessed 15.10.23.
rose dried
  1. The Good Scents Company (2009). Flavor and fragrance information catalog. <http://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/allprod.html> Accessed 15.10.23.
rose flower
  1. The Good Scents Company (2009). Flavor and fragrance information catalog. <http://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/allprod.html> Accessed 15.10.23.
rose water
  1. The Good Scents Company (2009). Flavor and fragrance information catalog. <http://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/allprod.html> Accessed 15.10.23.
bitter
  1. Ayana Wiener, Marina Shudler, Anat Levit, Masha Y. Niv. BitterDB: a database of bitter compounds. Nucleic Acids Res 2012, 40(Database issue):D413-419. DOI:10.1093/nar/gkr755
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MSDSNot Available
References
Synthesis ReferenceNot Available
General ReferenceNot Available
Content Reference— Duke, James. 'Dr. Duke's Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases. United States Department of Agriculture.' Agricultural Research Service, Accessed April 27 (2004).
— Shinbo, Y., et al. 'KNApSAcK: a comprehensive species-metabolite relationship database.' Plant Metabolomics. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2006. 165-181.