Aromatic alcohol used as a coalescing solvent and slow-evaporating diluent, and as a chemical intermediate in flavor, fragrance and preservative synthesis.
Product Code
Benzyl Alcohol
Benzyl alcohol
CAS Number
100-51-6
EINECS
202-859-9
Description
Synonyms
Key applications
- Solvent for industrial coatings
- Intermediate for flavor, fragrance and preservative synthesis
Characteristics
| MW | 108.14 |
|---|---|
| Color (Pt-Co) | ≤50 |
| Purity | ≥99.95% |
| Benzaldehyde | ≤500 ppm |
| Acidity | ≤0.1% |
| Moisture | ≤0.10% |
| Specific gravity | 1.043-1.048 at 20°C |
| Chloride | ≤0.005% |
| Molecular formula | C7H8O |
| Melting point | -15.2°C |
| Boiling point | 205.3°C |
| Flash point | 93°C (closed cup) |
| Appearance | Clear colorless liquid |