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Benzyl Alcohol

Benzyl Alcohol

Benzyl Alcohol is a simple aromatic alcohol with a pleasant, mild aroma. It is widely used as a solvent, preservative, and intermediate in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and chemical manufacturing.

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Description

🔹 Key Details:

  • Chemical Name: Benzyl Alcohol
  • CAS Number: 100-51-6
  • Molecular Formula: C₇H₈O
  • Molecular Weight: 108.14 g/mol
  • Appearance: Clear, colorless, slightly viscous liquid
  • Boiling Point: ~204.7°C
  • Density: 1.045 g/cm³ at 20°C
  • Solubility: Slightly soluble in water; completely miscible with alcohol and ether

 

🔹 Applications:

  • Pharmaceutical: Used as a preservative in injectable drugs and topical formulations
  • Cosmetics: Solvent and viscosity-decreasing agent in lotions and creams
  • Industrial: Intermediate for the synthesis of esters and benzyl derivatives