⚠️ For information only; not a substitute for the official Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
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 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)CO
InChIKey
WVDDGKGOMKODPV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
H227 Combustible liquid
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H312 Harmful in contact with skin
H315 Causes skin irritation
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H331 Toxic if inhaled
H332 Harmful if inhaled
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H370 Causes damage to organs
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H401 Toxic to aquatic life
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