Benzyl alcohol anhydrous, DrySolv
DrySolv
Synonym: BnOH, Benzenemethanol
Linear Formula:
C7H8O
Molecular Weight: 108.14 g/mol
CAS Number: 100-51-6
Properties
| Vapour pressure | 13.3 mmHg ( 100 °C), 3.75 mmHg ( 77 °C) |
| Autoignition temp. | 817 °F |
| Explosion limit | 0.34-6.3 % |
| Assay Purity | >=99.8% |
| Refractive index | n20/D 1.539 |
| B pt. | 203-205 °C |
| M pt. | -16 to -13°C |
| Density | 1.045 g/mL at 25 °C |
| Form | Liquid |
Safety Information
| Hazard Statement(s) | H302,H317,H319 |
| Precautionary Statement | P261 - P264 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
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| Signal word | Warning |
| HS Code | NA |
| Storage Temp. | Room Temperature |
| Storage Class | 10 - Combustible liquids |
| UN Number | NA |
Description
Application
Benzyl alcohol is widely used as a solvent in inks paints and epoxy resins as a preservative in pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations and as a local anesthetic in injectable drugs. It also serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of esters and other organic compounds.
Purpose
Provides antimicrobial preservation solubilizes lipophilic drugs enables clean oxidation reactions via benzylic activation.
General Description
Benzyl alcohol is a colorless aromatic alcohol with a mild pleasant scent derived from benzene with a hydroxymethyl group. It is a low-volatility liquid soluble in water and organic solvents and exhibits antimicrobial and solvent properties.
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