Benzyl alcohol NF 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. The other names of Benzyl alcohol are Phenylmethanol, Benzenemethanol, Phenylcarbinol, Benzoyl Alcohol, and Benzenecarbinol. It is used in many chemical and industrial applications.
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Application :
- Benzyl Alcohol NF is used as a general solvent, in the formulation of inks and lacquers.
- It is used as a solvent in the production of fragrances/perfumes, paints and adhesives.
- In the cosmetics industry, it is used as a preservative in conjunction with parabens and with methylisothiazolinone.
Key features :
- Antibacterial and antifungal properties
- It has a role as a solvent, metabolite, an antioxidant and a fragrance
- Ability to dissolve other ingredients without changing its properties
- Useful as a solvent for its polarity, and low vapor pressure.