Benzyl alcohol FCC 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. The other names of Benzyl alcohol are Phenylmethanol, Benzenemethanol, Phenylcarbinol, Benzoyl Alcohol, and Benzenecarbinol. It is used in many chemical and food related lab applications.
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Application :
- Benzyl alcohol FCC is also used as an intermediate in the synthesis of polypeptides.
- It is used as a raw material in the manufacture of numerous esters used in the soap, perfume, and food flavor industries.
- It is also used extensively as a non-reactive compound, reducing the viscosity and raising the flexibility of epoxy resin coatings.
Key features :
- Antibacterial and antifungal properties
- Useful solvent for its polarity
- Effective preservative to inhibit the growth of bacteria, yeasts, and molds