Benzyl alcohol PurSolv HS GC-Headspace tested 99.9%

PurSolv-HS


Synonym:  Benzenemethanol
Linear Formula:  C7H8O
Molecular Weight:  108.14 g/mol
CAS Number: 100-51-6

Properties

Vapour pressure 0.13 hPa (25 °C)
Autoignition temp. 817 °F
Explosion limit 0.34-6.3 %
Assay Purity ?99.9%
Refractive index n20/D 1.539 (lit.)
B pt. 205 °C
M pt. -15°C
Density 1.045 g/cm3 (20 °C)

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H302 + H332,H319
Precautionary Statement  P261 - P264 - P271 - P301 + P312 - P304 + P340 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338
Symbol
Signal word Warning
HS Code 29062100
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
For R&D

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.