| CAS# | 100-51-6 |
| FORMULA | C7H8O |
| INS Number | 1519 |
| E Number | E1519 |
| Synonyms | Benzenecarbinol; Phenylcarbinol |
| GROUPS / USES | Chemical Synthesis, Epoxy Coatings, Epoxy Resins, Flavor & Fragrance, Industrial Chemicals, Inks & Digital Inks, Organic Intermediates, Personal Care & Cosmetics, Pharmaceutical & Fine Chemicals, Plastic, Resin & Rubber, Solvents & Degreasers, Coatings, Esters, Paints, Resins, Solvents |
| Markets | CASE – Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers, Chemical & Materials Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, Personal Care & Pharmaceutical, Surface Treatment – Fluids, Lubricants & Metalworking |
FAQ’S
What is Benzyl alcohol?
Benzyl alcohol is an organic compound that appears as a colorless liquid with a mild, pleasant aromatic odor.
What are the uses of Benzyl alcohol?
Benzyl alcohol is used as a solvent, preservative, and fragrance ingredient in products like creams, lotions, shampoos, and perfumes. It acts as a flavoring agent or preservative in food products. In pharmaceuticals, it is used as a solvent for injectable drugs, and topical medications.
Can Benzyl alcohol be used in food?
Benzyl alcohol is used in trace amounts in certain foods and beverages as a preservative or flavoring agent.
Choice Organochem LLP supplies Benzyl alcohol to users/customers for Flavor & Fragrance, Industrial Chemicals, Inks & Digital Inks, Organic Intermediates, Personal Care & Cosmetics, Pharmaceutical & Fine Chemicals, Plastic, Resin & Rubber, Solvents & Degreasers, and Coatings.
Benzyl alcohol Specifications
Food Grade (JECFA)
| Test Items | Specifications |
| Assay | NLT 98.0% |
| Appearance | Colourless, clear liquid, with a faint, aromatic odour |
| Solubility | Soluble in water, ethanol and ether |
| Refractive index | 1.538-1.541 |
| Specific gravity | 1.042-1.047 |
| Lead | NMT 2 mg/kg |
| Acid value | NMT 0.5 |
| Aldehydes | NMT 0.2% v/v (as Benzaldehyde) |