Chemical Name | Benzyl alcohol |
CAS Number | 100-51-6 |
Product Number | SX0000193 |
Molecular Formula | C7H8O |
Molecular Weight | 108.13782 |
1. Product Introduction
Benzyl Alcohol other names Benzenecarbinol; Benzenemethanol; Benzoyl alcohol, is a clear, oily liquid with a mild, pleasant odor. It is soluble in water and readily soluble in alcohol and ether. Benzyl alcohol readily forms esters with various acids making it useful for a broad spectrum of product applications that include the manufacture of soap, perfume, flavor & fragrance, as well as a food additive. Benzyl alcohol is also a useful solvent for ink, lacquer, coating, degreasing agent, dyeing polyamide, and as a bonding aid. Pharmaceutical grade benzyl alcohol is used as a bacteriostatic and as a local anesthetic.
2. Specification or COA
ITEM |
UNIT |
SPECIFICATIONS |
PURITY WT ( By GC test) |
% |
99.9 MIN |
BENZALDEHYDE WT |
% |
0.1 MAX |
COLOR Hz |
-- |
5 MAX |
ACIDITY (AS BENZOIC ACID) |
% |
0.1 MAX |
RESIDUE ON IGNITION WT |
% |
0.005 MAX |
CHLORIDE |
% |
0.005 MAX |
CLARITY OF SOLUTION (1+30) |
-- |
CLEAR |
WATER |
% |
0.1 MAX |
3. Product application
Benzyl Alcohol has a variety of uses in the manufacture of other benzyl compounds, as a pharmaceutic aid, in the making of perfume, and for manufacturing flavoring for the food industry.
4. Packing & Delivery
Standard export neutral packing in 210KG/Iron drum or ISO Tank;
20'FCL=16.8MT Non-Palletized;