Benzyl alcohol ACS is a monoaromatic primary alcohol. It is colorless liquid with mild pleasant aromatic odor. Its chemical formula is C6H5CH2OH. It is entirely miscible with alcohol and diethyl ether but partially soluble in water. Commercial method for its synthesis is by the alkaline hydrolysis of benzyl chloride. Benzyl alcohol has two main properties i.e. antibacterial and antifungal. The other names of Benzyl alcohol are Phenylmethanol, Benzenemethanol, Phenylcarbinol, Benzoyl Alcohol, and Benzenecarbinol. It is suitable for many industrial and lab applications.
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Application :
- Benzyl alcohol ACS is mainly used as an excipient in manufacturing of many products.
- It may be used for the benzylation of toluene.
- It is widely used as a solvent in many industries like chemical, flavor/fragrance industries and as intermediate in cosmetic formulations due to its low volatility.
Key features :
- Useful solvent for its polarity
- Versatile and effective solvent
- It has a role as a solvent, as a metabolite, an antioxidant and a fragrance
- Ability to dissolve other ingredients without changing its properties
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Safety Information
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