| Stereochemistry | RACEMIC |
| Molecular Formula | C9H12O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 152.1904 |
| Optical Activity | ( + / - ) |
| Defined Stereocenters | 0 / 1 |
| E/Z Centers | 0 |
| Charge | 0 |
SHOW SMILES / InChI
SMILES
CC(O)COC1=CC=CC=C1
InChI
InChIKey=IBLKWZIFZMJLFL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C9H12O2/c1-8(10)7-11-9-5-3-2-4-6-9/h2-6,8,10H,7H2,1H3
Phenoxyisopropanol is used as an approved preservative. Protectol PP preservative is a mixture of 1- Phenoxy-2-propanol (phenoxyisopropanol) and 2-Phenoxy-1-propanol, is widely accepted around the world and is allowed as a preservative in cosmetics, toiletries and household products. Phenoxyisopropanol is a component of Clearasil daily face wash, used to prevent pimples, keep pores clear where pimples start, deep clean, remove dirt and oil.
Originator
Approval Year
PubMed
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