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2-phenoxyethanol
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2-phenoxyethanol [¦tü fə¦näk·sē′eth·ə‚nȯl]
(organic chemistry)
C6H5OCH2CH2OH An oily liquid with a faint aromatic odor; melting point is 14°C; soluble in water; used in perfumes as a fixative, in organic synthesis, as an insect repellent, and as a topical anesthetic.
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