Benzyl alcohol is the simplest phenyl-containing fatty alcohol. It is colorless, transparent and viscous liquid with a little aromatic odor and low vapor pressure. It is poorly soluble in water, (4 g/100 mL), soluble in ethyl alcohol, ether, benzene, chloroform and other organic solvents.
| Product name | Benzyl alcohol |
|---|---|
| Molecular formula | CHO |
| Molecular weight | 108.13 |
| Density | Relative density (water=1)：1.04(25℃); relative vapor density (air=1): 3.72 |
| Melting point | -15.3 |
| Solubility | Soluble in water, easily soluble in alcohol, ether, and aromatic hydrocarbon |
| Saturated vapor pressure | 0.13(58℃) |
| Flash point | 100 |
| Appearance and properties | Colorless liquid with aromatic odor |
| CAS RN | 100-51-6 |
| EINECS No. | 202-859-9 |
Physical properties
Benzyl alcohol is the simplest phenyl-containing fatty alcohol. It is colorless, transparent and viscous liquid with a little aromatic odor and low vapor pressure. It is poorly soluble in water, (4 g/100 mL), soluble in ethyl alcohol, ether, benzene, chloroform and other organic solvents.
Benzyl alcohol is an indipensable spice in preparing essences. Benzyl alcohol is widely used in industrial chemicals, coating solvent, photographic developer, PVC stabilizer, solvent of synthetic resin, solvent of Vitamin B injection, and etc.
Storage: keep in cool and well-ventilated warehouse. Keep away from fire and heat sources. Separate from oxidants and edible chemicals.
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