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Benzyl alcohol

Name: Benzyl alcohol
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Basic Information

CAS No.: 100-51-6
Molecular Formula: C7H8O
Molecular Weight: 108.14

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Product Details

Benzyl alcohol is a colorless, slightly viscous liquid with a mild aromatic odor. It features low toxicity, good solubility, and mild antibacterial properties. Widely used as a solvent, preservative, and chemical intermediate, it is commonly applied in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, fragrances, inks, coatings, and polymer production.

Chemical Properties

Property	Value
Melting point	-15 °C
Boiling point	205 °C
Density	1.045 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Vapor density	3.7 (vs air)
Vapor pressure	13.3 mm Hg (100 °C)
Refractive index	n20/D 1.539 (lit.)
FEMA	2137 \| BENZYL ALCOHOL
Flash point	201 °F
Storage condition	Store at +2°C to +25°C.
Solubility	H₂O: 33 mg/mL, clear, colorless
Acid dissociation constant (pKa)	14.36 ± 0.10 (Predicted)
Form	Liquid
Color	APHA: ≤20
Relative polarity	0.608
Odor	Mild
Flavor type	Floral
Biological source	Synthetic
Explosive limit	1.3-13% (V)
Water solubility	4.29 g/100 mL (20 °C)
Thermal conductivity	0.159 W/(m·K) at 25 °C
Merck	14,1124
JECFA Number	25
BRN	878307
Henry's Law Constant	<2.70 x 10⁻⁷ at 25 °C (thermodynamic method-GC/UV, Altschuh et al., 1999)
Exposure limit	No exposure limit is set. Because of its low vapor pressure and low toxicity, the health hazard to humans from occupational exposure should be very low.

Safety Information

Property	Value
Hazard symbols	Xn, T
Hazard class codes	20/22-63-43-36/37/38-23/24/25-45-40
Safety descriptions	26-36/37-24/25-23-53
UN dangerous goods number	UN 1593 6.1/PG 3
WGK Germany	1
RTECS number	DN3150000
F	8-10-23-35
Autoignition temperature	817 °F
TSCA	TSCA listed
HS code	29062100
Storage class	10 - Combustible liquids
Hazard class (category)	Acute toxicity, Category 4, Inhalation Acute toxicity, Category 4, Oral Eye irritation, Category 2
Hazardous substances data	100-51-6 (Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity	LD50 orally in rats: 3.1 g/kg (Smyth)

Product Usage

Benzyl alcohol is the simplest aromatic alcohol and is widely used across multiple industries. In the pharmaceutical field, it is mainly used as an excipient in local anesthetics and as a preservative in injections, effectively inhibiting microbial growth. In the cosmetics and personal care industry, it serves as a fixative and solvent, commonly found in perfumes, skin care products, and shampoos. In the coatings and ink industry, benzyl alcohol is an effective coalescing agent and leveling agent, improving coating uniformity. Additionally, it is used as a cleaning agent in electronic chemicals and as a flavoring ingredient in the food industry. Its low toxicity and good solubility make it an important fine chemical intermediate.

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