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Benzyl Alcohol (All Grades)

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

DESCRIPTION

Benzyl Alcohol is used as a solvent for paints, inks, and coatings. In personal care products, Benzyl Alcohol serves as a precursor in the production of esters used for soaps, perfume, and flavor. For medical use, Benzyl Alcohol is used as a preservative due to its bacteriostatic and antipruritic properties. Benzyl alcohol is also an intermediate of some polypeptides, and can be a Non-reactive diluent for some resin coatings.

IDENTIFIERS

Chemical Name

Benzyl Alcohol (All Grades)

CAS #

100-51-6

EC #

202-859-9

Molecular Formula

C7H8O

InChI Key

WVDDGKGOMKODPV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonyms

Phenylcarbinol; Phenylmethyl alcohol; alpha-Hydroxytoluene; Hydroxytoluene; Benzenmethanol; Benzenecarbinol; alfa-Toluenol

CLASSIFICATIONS

Product Group 1

Alcohols

Product Group 2

Food & Nutrition, HI&I, CASE, Personal Care

PROPERTIES

Acid Value (mgKOH/gm)

Max: 0.1

Appearance

solid or powder form

Assay

≥99.0% (GC)

Benzaldehyde Content (Wt %)

Max: 0.1

Boiling point

205 °C

bp

203 to 205 °C (lit.)

Color (APHA)

Max: 10

Density

1.045 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Dibenzyl Ether Content (Wt %)

Max: 0.1

Explosive limit

1.3 to 13%(V)

Flash point

201 °F

Melting point

-15 °C

mp

−16-−13 °C (lit.)

Purity (Wt %)

Min: 99.6

Refractive Index (20/20° C)

Min: 1.538, Max: 1541

Solubility

H2O: 33 mg/mL, clear, colorless

Specific Gravity (25/25° C)

Min: 1.042, Max

Vapor density

3.7 (vs air)

Vapor pressure

13.3 mm Hg ( 100 °C)

Water (Wt %)

Max: 0.1

Water Solubility

4.29 g/100 mL (20 ºC)

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Does GreenChem Industries supply Benzyl Alcohol in bulk?

Yes. GreenChem Industries distributes Benzyl Alcohol for industrial buyers. Request pricing and packaging options for drums, totes/IBCs, bulk/tank, bags, pails, or ISO tanks.

What is the CAS number for Benzyl Alcohol?

The CAS registry number for Benzyl Alcohol is 100-51-6.

How do I request an SDS or TDS for Benzyl Alcohol?

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