USP Grade Benzyl Alcohol

Pharmaceut grade benzyl alcohol USP



CAS No. : 100-51-6

EINECS No.:202-859-9

Molecular weight: 108.13

Molecular Formula: C7H8O

Structural Formula:

Synonyms:Phenylmethanol,Phenylcarbinol,(Hydroxymethyl)benzene;alcoolbenzylique
;Bentalol;benzalalcohol ;Benzalcohol ;Benzenemethan-lo
;benzenmethanol;Benzoyl alcohol



Benzyl alcohol Properties:

Benzyl alcohol is an aromatic alcohol with the formula C6H5CH2OH. The
benzyl group is often abbreviated "Bn" (not to be confused with "Bz"
which is used for benzoyl), thus benzyl alcohol is denoted as BnOH.
Benzyl alcohol is a colorless liquid with a mild pleasant aromatic
odor. It is a useful solvent due to its polarity, low toxicity, and
low vapor pressure. Benzyl alcohol has moderate solubility in water (4
g/100 mL) and is miscible in alcohols and diethyl ether. The anion
produced by deprotonation of the alcohol group is known as benzylate
or benzyloxide.

Benzyl alcohol is produced naturally by many plants and is commonly
found in fruits and teas. It is also found in a variety of essential
oils including jasmine, hyacinth, and ylang-ylang. It is also found in
castoreum from the castor sacs of beavers



Benzyl alcohol Application:

Benzyl alcohol is used as a general solvent for inks, waxes, shellacs,
paints, lacquers, and epoxy resin coatings. Thus it can be used in
paint strippers, especially when combined with compatible viscosity
enhancers to encourage the mixture to cling to painted surfaces.

Benzyl alcohol is a precursor to a variety of esters, used in the
soap, perfume, and flavor industries.

Benzyl alcohol is also used in e-liquid for e-cigarettes to enhance
the flavors used.

When applied to damaged skin or mucous membranes at a 10%
concentration, Benzyl alcohol acts as a local anesthetic and
antimicrobial agent.

Benzyl alcohol can be utilized as a degreaser in rug cleaning products.

As a dye solvent, Benzyl alcohol enhances the process of dying wool,
nylon, and leather.

Benzyl alcohol also has use as a photographic film developer, and as
an insect repellent.



Benzyl alcohol Specifications:


Test Item Specification Result
Appearance Clear, colourless, oily liquid Passed
Purity % 99.95min 99.97
Benzaldehyde(ppm) 300max 180
Acidity(As benzoic acid)% 0.1max 0.06
Cloride % 0.005max Passed
Color(Hazen) 10Max 5
Specific Gravity(20 ℃) 1.043-1.048 1.047
Refractive index(20 ℃) 1.538-1.541 1.54
Water% 0.1max 0.024
Clarity of Solution(1+30) Clear Passed