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InventoryRef 5465715/10/2010

BENZYL GLYCOL

Ethanol, 2-(phenylmethoxy)-

BENZYL GLYCOL is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 622-08-2
CAS 622-08-2PubChem CID 12141

2-(Benzyloxy) ethanol

IUPAC name
2-phenylmethoxyethanol
Molecular formula
C9H12O2
Molecular weight
152.19 g/mol
Exact mass
152.083729621 Da
XLogP3
0.9
Topological polar surface area
29.5 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
2
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

2-(Benzyloxy)ethanol2-BenzyloxyethanolEthylene glycol monobenzyl etherEthanol, 2-(phenylmethoxy)-Benzyl Glycol1-O-Benzylethanediol2-benzyloxyethyl alcoholHSDB 2104
16 more reported names
EINECS 210-719-3BRN 2043566AI3-01040UNII-06S8147L47NSC-8886BENZYL GLYCOL [INCI]BENZYL 2-HYDROXYETHYL ETHER4-06-00-02241 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)ETHYLENE GLYCOL BENZYL ETHER2-(BENZYLOXY) ETHANOL [HSDB]2benzyloxyethanolEthanol, 2(benzyloxy)RefChem:84567BENZYL'CELLOSOLVE'Ethanol, 2(phenylmethoxy)CUZKCNWZBXLAJX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for BENZYL GLYCOL

INCI name

BENZYL GLYCOL

Description

Ethanol, 2-(phenylmethoxy)-

Record provenance

Inventory reference
54657
Imported identity
BENZYL GLYCOL
Source update
15/10/2010
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Key data

CAS
622-08-2
EC
210-719-3
Restriction
—
Function
SOLVENT
Dissolving other components of cosmetics. Solvents are usually liquids (aqueous and nonaqueous).

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#3249 · BENZYL GLYCOL

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

ASTER YOMENA EXTRACTSKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, SURFACE MODIFIER, UV FILTER
AVENA SATIVA SEED WATERSOLVENT
BENZYL ALCOHOLPERFUMING, PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
BENZYL BENZOATEANTIMICROBIAL, PERFUMING, SOLVENT
BENZYL LAURATEFRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT
BENZYL LAURATE/MYRISTATE/PALMITATEPLASTICISER, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT
BIS(1-METHYLHEPTYL) MALEATEHAIR CONDITIONING, PLASTICISER, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT
BIS-(1-METHYLHEPTYL) MALEATEHAIR CONDITIONING; PLASTICISER; SOLVENT; SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicalsPubChem PUG RESTEU Safety Gate cosmetic product alertsECHA CHEMUS EPA CompToxCosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessmentsFDA Global Substance Registration SystemILO/WHO International Chemical Safety CardsJapan NITE-CHRIPNIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical HazardsOECD eChemPortal

How BENZYL GLYCOL appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists BENZYL GLYCOL as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

BENZYL GLYCOL is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

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BENZYL GLYCOL is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

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Source note for BENZYL GLYCOL

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for BENZYL GLYCOL from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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