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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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| You'll often see the names of synthetic chemicals, such as surfactants (sudsing agents such as decyl polyglucose, sucrose cocoate, and cocamidopropyl betaine), emollients (coconut fatty acids, cetyl alcohol, emulsifying wax, glycerin), fragrance and preservatives (parabens, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexyl glycerin, grapefruit/citrus seed extracts, sorbates, benzoates), posing as "natural" ingredients in allegedly organic products. |
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