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Benzyl Alcohol

Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.

Molecular structure for Benzyl Alcohol

Chemical identity

English nameBenzyl Alcohol
English synonymsBenzenemethanol;Phenylcarbinol;Phenylmethanol
Chinese name苯甲醇
Chinese synonyms苄醇;天然苯甲醇
Chemical categoryAlcohol Solvents
CAS No.100-51-6
EINECS No.202-859-9
Molecular formulaC7H8O
Molecular weight108.14
PubChem structure images are reference depictions, not proof of composition, purity, grade, or regulatory status. Mixtures and polymers may not have a single representative structure.

Technical indicators

Purity ≥99.5%; water ≤0.1%; color (Pt-Co) ≤10; chloride ≤0.005%

Performance characteristics

Colorless liquid with a faint aromatic odor, slightly soluble in water, miscible with alcohol and ether

Application scenarios

Coating solvent, ink solvent, fragrance fixative, pharmaceutical intermediate, preservative