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Benzyl Alcohol is an aromatic alcohol used in a variety of applications, including as a solvent, preservative, and in the fragrance industry.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Used as a solvent in paints, coatings, and adhesives.
- Cosmetics: Applied in skin care and cosmetic products for its preservative and solvent properties.
- Pharmaceutical: Used as a topical anesthetic and in the formulation of some pharmaceutical products.
- Fragrance Industry: Used in perfumes and as a fixative in scented products.
Appearance
Colorless liquid
Odor
Mild, aromatic odor
Molecular Formula
C7H8O
Molecular Weight
108.14 g/mol
Boiling Point
205 °C
Density
1.04 g/cm³
Solubility
Soluble in alcohol, ether, and chloroform; slightly soluble in water
Flash Point
93 °C
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions, but should be kept away from heat and open flames
IUPAC Name
phenylmethanol
Summenformel
C7H8O
Molekulargewicht
108.14 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)CO
InChIKey
WVDDGKGOMKODPV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H332 Harmful if inhaled
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