Benzyl Alcohol
Industrial Applications
Benzyl Alcohol is widely used in industrial, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical applications due to its polarity, low toxicity, and low vapor pressure. In personal care, it functions as a preservative, solvent, and fragrance ingredient, commonly found in lotions, creams, shampoos, serums, and sunscreens. In industry, it serves as a solvent for paints, inks, adhesives, and coatings, and is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of esters and other aromatic compounds. Its antimicrobial properties make it suitable as a preservative in various formulations.
Physical Properties
Benzyl Alcohol is a colorless liquid with a mild, pleasant aromatic odor. It is soluble in water and miscible with many organic solvents, including alcohols, ethers, and esters. It has a relatively high boiling point and low vapor pressure, providing stability in formulations and processes. Benzyl Alcohol is chemically stable under normal conditions and exhibits low toxicity, making it suitable for both industrial and personal care applications.
Grade
- Industrial
- Tech
- NF/FCC
- NF/USP
- Injectable
- USD-NF
- Ph.Eur
- BP
- IP
- CDMF
- DMF
- Solvent
Other Names
- Phenylmethanol
- Phenylcarbinol
- Benzenemethanol
- Benzyl Hydroxide
Form
- Liquid
Abbreviations
- BnOH
- BA
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