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Benzyl Alcohol
CAS Number: 100-51-6Category: Benzyl Esters
High Vacuum Fractionated Ester

Benzyl Alcohol

Description & Odour Profile:

Benzyl Alcohol is a clear, colourless, liquid with a faint aromatic odour and burning taste.

Key Industrial Applications:

  • Key solvent for perfumery, inks, lacquers, and resins.
  • Preservative in pharmaceutical and cosmetic preparations.
  • Precursor to various benzyl esters.

Technical Specifications

Certified Batch Quality Standards
AppearanceClear, Colourless Liquid
Assay / Purity99.5% Min. by G.C.
Acid Value0.5 Max
Specific Gravity1.043 to 1.048
Refractive Index1.5390 to 1.5410
Molecular Weight108.14
Molecular FormulaC7 H8 O
Flash Point100° C
SolubilitySoluble in water (4g/100mL), miscible with alcohol and ether

Standard Packaging

Bulk & Export Drums

30 kgs Carboy / 200 kgs HDPE barrel

Storage & Handling

Safety & Shelf Life

Store under nitrogen blanket if kept long-term to prevent slow oxidation to benzaldehyde.

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