Benzyl Alcohol – USP/NF Grade
CAS# 100-51-6
Property
- Assay
- Clarity of Solution
- Color of Solution
- Identification
- Peroxide Value
- Refractive Index @ 20 °C
- Acidity
- Limit of Non-Volatile Residue
- Related Compounds
Unit
- %
- mg
Specification
- 98.0-100.5
- The test solution shows the same clarity as that of water, or its opalescence is not more pronounced than that of Reference suspension 1
- The test solution has the color of water
- The sample spectrum compares favorably with the reference standard spectrum
- 5 Maximum
- 1.538-1.541
- 1.0 mL is consumed, Maximum
- 5 Maximum
- Meets NF Test
Application
Benzyl Alcohol is a colorless liquid with a mild odor, primarily used as a curing agent or solvent in industrial paints and coatings. This organic compound also serves as an intermediate in the production of flavoring, fragrance, and preservative additives for foods, cosmetics, and other products. (Not the same as Benzyl Alcohol Tech Grade, did not combine them and rewrite, should we do this? Should they be the same?)
Grades Available
USP/NF Grade
Packaging
ChemCeed offers this product in various packaging options. Please inquire about custom packaging.
Synonyms
Benzenmethanol, Phenylcarbinol, Phenylmethyl Alcohol, Alfa-Hydroxytoluene, Phenylmethanol, Benzoyl Alcohol, Hydroxytoluene, Benzenecarbinol, alfa-Toluenol
Molecular Formula
C7H8O
Market Segment
Cosmetics, Paint, Coating, Textile, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceuticals
Product Uses
Bacteriostat, Benzyl Esters, Chemical Intermediate, Cleaning Compounds, Dyestuffs, Food Flavors, Fragrances, Hair Colorants, Hair Conditioners, Lip Gloss, Mascara, Methylene Chloride Alternative, Moisturizing Creams and Lotions, Paint & Coatings, Paint Strippers, Pharmaceuticals, Photographic, Shower Gels, Solvent, Textile, Body Wash, Shampoo & Conditioners, Ointments, Paint Solvent, Perfume, Preservative, Anti Ageing Creams & Lotions, Epoxy Resin Diluent, Facial Cleanser, Ink Solvent, Insect Bite Cream, Lacquers