Description

Benzyl Alcohol is a versatile aromatic alcohol with the formula C₆H₅CH₂OH, serving as a fundamental building block and solvent across numerous industries. Its value lies in its excellent solvent properties, low volatility, and relative stability, making it a preferred choice for formulations requiring precise control. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, personal care, fragrance, and industrial chemical sectors seeking a reliable and high-purity intermediate.

Application

• Pharmaceuticals: Widely used as a bacteriostatic preservative in injectable solutions, a solvent for drug synthesis, and a local anesthetic in topical formulations.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: A key solvent and viscosity-decreasing agent in perfumes, lotions, creams, and hair dyes, valued for its low odor and skin feel.
• Fragrance & Flavor: Employed as a solvent and fixative in fine fragrances and as a precursor for benzyl esters used in flavor compositions.
• Industrial Coatings & Inks: Acts as a high-boiling-point solvent and coalescing aid in epoxy resin coatings, lacquers, and printing inks.
• Chemical Synthesis: A crucial intermediate for producing benzyl chloride, benzyl esters, plasticizers, and other benzyl derivatives.
• Cleaning & Disinfection: Used as a solvent and active ingredient in industrial cleaners, disinfectants, and sanitizing formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	100-51-6
Molecular Formula	C7H8O
Molecular Weight	108.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzenemethanol; Phenylmethanol; Phenylcarbinol; (Hydroxymethyl)benzene; α-Hydroxytoluene; Benzoyl alcohol; Benzylic alcohol; BnOH; Benzyl alcohol, NF Grade; Benzyl alcohol, USP Grade
EINECS	202-859-9

Quality Control

Our Benzyl Alcohol is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We offer various grades, including Industrial, NF, and USP, each meeting or exceeding the relevant pharmacopeial or industry specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance and traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.538 - 1.541
Specific Gravity (25°C)	1.043 - 1.046
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Benzaldehyde (GC)	≤ 0.2%
Chlorinated Compounds (as Cl)	≤ 0.01%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.