High Purity Medical Grade Organic Solvent Benzyl Alcohol CAS 100-51-6
Name:Benzyl alcohol
English synonym: Benzylalkohol
CAS Number: 100-51-6
Molecular formula: C7H8O
Molecular weight: 108.14
EINECS Number: 202-859-9
Melting point: -15°C
Boiling point: 205°C
Density: 1.045g/mL at 25°C(lit.)
Vapor density: 3.7 (vs air)
Vapor pressure: 13.3mm Hg (100°C)
Refractive index: n20/D1.539(lit.)
Flash Point: 201°F
Storage conditions: Store at+ 2°C to +25°C.
Solubility: H2O: 33mg/mL, clear, colorless
Form: Liquid
Acidity coefficient (pKa): 14.36±0.10 (Predicted)
Color: APHA:≤20
Relative polarity: 0.608
Odor: Mild, pleasant.
Explosive limit: 1.3-13% (V)
Water solubility: 4.29g/100mL (20ºC)
Exposure limit: No exposure limit is set. Because of its low vapor pressure and low toxicity, the health hazard to humans from occupational exposure should be very low.
Benzyl alcohol is used as preservative for ointment, desiccant for fiber, nylon yarn and plastic film, stabilizer for polyvinyl chloride, photographic developer, acetate fiber, ink, paint, paint, epoxy paint, dye, casein, Solvents such as shellac and gelatin to prepare intermediates of benzyl esters or ethers. It is also used in the preparation of fragrances and flavorings (mostly benzyl alcohol esters of fatty acids) as additives in soaps, perfumes, cosmetics and other products. Since it has almost the same refractive index as quartz and wool fibers, it is used as a discriminator for quartz and wool fibers. Used as a fixative and diluent in the fragrance industry