2-Cyclohexylethanol
Agent Name
2-Cyclohexylethanol
CAS Number
4442-79-9
Formula
C8-H16-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Cyclohexylethyl alcohol; Ethanol, 2-cyclohexyl-; Hexahydrophenylethyl alcohol; Cyclohexaneethanol; Cyclohexylethanol; [ChemIDplus] 2-Cyclohexylethan-1-ol; [EFSA]
Category
Alcohols and Polyols, Other
Description
Colorless liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Reportedly occurs in essential oils; Used as a flavoring agent; [EFSA]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [EFSA] An irritant; Harmful by ingestion and skin absorption; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Cyclohexanol."
Biomedical References
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