Is Phenoxyethanol Natural?

Q: Is Phenoxyethanol natural?

Phenoxyethanol has a Natural Origin Index (NOI) of 0.00 (scale 0–1) per ISO 16128. The primary commercial synthesis route for Phenoxyethanol starts from petrochemical feedstocks, resulting in a Natural Origin Index (NOI) of 0.0. An NOI of 0.00 means 0% of its molecular mass is traceable to a natural, renewable source.

Learn about Phenoxyethanol — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

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INCI NamePhenoxyethanol

IUPAC Name2-phenoxyethanol

FormulaC8H10O2

PubChem CID31236 ↗

FunctionPreservative · Skin Conditioning Agent

FeedstockThe primary commercial feedstock for

Chemical Structure

Learn about Phenoxyethanol — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

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Quick Facts

INCI NamePhenoxyethanol
IUPAC Name2-phenoxyethanol
Molecular FormulaC8H10O2
PubChem CID31236 ↗
FunctionsPreservativeSkin Conditioning Agent
Primary FeedstockThe primary commercial feedstock for Phenoxyethanol is ethylene oxide, which is derived from ethylene. Ethylene is a fundamental petrochemical produced from the steam cracking of hydrocarbons like naphtha or natural gas liquids.
NOI Score0.0 / 1.0
Tier100% Petroleum

Description

Learn about Phenoxyethanol — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

References

1ISO 16128-2:2017 — Guidelines on technical definitions and criteria for natural and organic cosmetic ingredients and products — Part 2. ISO, Geneva.
2Phenoxyethanol. National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubChem CID 31236. pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov ↗