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Benzyl Alcohol

Product Introduction

 
Benzyl alcohol (also known as phenylmethanol) is an aromatic alcohol with CAS Number 100-51-6 and molecular formula C₆H₅CH₂OH. It is a clear, colorless oily liquid with a mild, pleasant aromatic odor, featuring excellent solvency, preservative properties and chemical stability.
 
It is one of the most widely used industrial solvents and functional additives, with applications spanning cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, coatings, epoxy resins, photography and fine chemical synthesis. Our high-purity benzyl alcohol meets the most stringent global quality standards, providing reliable performance for diverse industrial processes.
Synonyms: Benzyl Alcohol; Phenylmethanol; Benzenemethanol; Benzyl Alcohol BP/USP; CAS 100-51-6
CAS NO.: 100-51-6
Molecular Formula:

C7H8O
Molecular Weight: 108.14
Physical and chemical properties:
Item Specification Test Result
Appearance Clear, colorless, oily liquid PASSED
Color (Hazen) ≤10 5
Purity ≥99.95% 99.98%
Benzaldehyde ≤300 ppm 175 ppm
Specific Gravity (20°C) 1.043 – 1.048 1.045
Acidity (as Benzoic Acid) ≤0.1% 0.08%
Chloride ≤0.005% PASSED
Clarity of Solution (1+30) Clear PASSED
Water Content ≤0.1% 0.043%
Refractive Index (20°C) 1.538 – 1.541 1.540
Uses:
  • Cosmetics & Personal Care
     
    Widely used as a solvent, preservative and fragrance fixative in creams, lotions, shampoos, perfumes and makeup products, providing mild bacteriostatic properties and improving product stability.
  • Pharmaceutical Industry
     
    Used as a solvent, bacteriostatic agent and preservative in injectable drugs, topical ointments and oral liquid preparations, approved by major global pharmacopoeias.
  • Epoxy Resin & Adhesives
     
    Acts as a reactive diluent and curing agent for epoxy resins, improving resin processability, reducing viscosity and enhancing the flexibility and adhesion of cured products.
  • Coatings & Printing Inks
     
    Used as a high-boiling solvent and coalescing agent in industrial coatings, automotive paints, wood coatings and printing inks, improving film formation and leveling properties.
  • Photography & Imaging
     
    Essential component of photographic developers and fixers, acting as a solvent and swelling agent for photographic emulsions.
  • Fine Chemical Synthesis
     
    Key intermediate for the production of benzyl esters, benzyl ethers, fragrances, dyes and pharmaceutical active ingredients.
Packing: 210kg iron drum, 1050kg IBC tote. Customized packaging specifications are available on request.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated warehouse. Keep container tightly sealed, away from heat, sparks and oxidizing agents.

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