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2-phenoxyethanol
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.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Chemistry
- Category: Organic chemistry
- Company: McGraw-Hill
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