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    • Benzyl Alcohol CAS 100-51-6

    Benzyl Alcohol CAS 100-51-6

    Benzyl Alcohol is a versatile aromatic alcohol and high-performance solvent and preservative. Verified under CAS 100-51-6, this clear, colorless liquid with a mild, pleasant aromatic odor is chemically known as Phenylmethanol. It is extensively utilized in the coating industry as a viscosity-reducing solvent for epoxy resins, paints, and lacquers, and is equally critical in the personal care sector as a broad-spectrum bacteriostatic preservative. We offer this multi-functional raw material with competitive factory pricing to support the construction, coating, and cosmetic industries. Our supply chain ensures reliable bulk supply availability and customized specifications (including FFC/Technical grades), fully accompanied by MSDS, TDS, COA documentation for strict safety handling and compliance.

    • CAS: 100-51-6
    • Synonyms: Phenylmethanol, Benzenemethanol, Phenylcarbinol, Alpha-hydroxytoluene, Benzylic alcohol
    • Einecs: 202-859-9
    • Molecular Formula: C7H8O
    • Grade: Industrial grade 99%
    • Package: 200kg iron drum or 50kg plastic drum packing
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    Benzyl alcohol, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C7H8O, the simple formula of the structure is C6H5CH2OH, the simplest Aromatic mellow One of them can be regarded as phenyl substitution methanol。 It is mostly found in nature in the form of esters in essential oils, such as jasmine oil, hyacinth oil and Peruvian balm.

    chemical formula：C7H8O

    molecular weight：108.138

    CAS login number：100-51-6

    EINECS login number：202-859-9

    Melting point：-15 ℃

    Boiling point：204.7 ℃

    water solubility：Slightly soluble

    Density：1.04 g/cm³

    Appearance：Colorless transparent liquid

    Flash point：93.9 ℃

    Security description：S23； S24/25；S26； S36/37；S53

    Danger symbol：T

    UN Dangerous Goods Number：1593

    use

    Benzyl alcohol is a very useful fragrance fixer, and it is an indispensable spice in the blending of jasmine, moon incense, ylang and other fragrances. used in the preparation of soap; Daily makeup fragrance. However, benzyl alcohol can oxidize slowly and naturally, and part of it forms benzaldehyde and benzyl ether, so that commercially available products often have an almond aroma, so they should not be stored for a long time. Benzyl alcohol is widely used in the production of industrial chemicals. For coating solvents; photographic developer; PVC stabilizers; Medicine; synthetic resin solvents; Solvent for vitamin B injection; Antiseptic for ointments or liquid medicines. Can be used as nylon yarn; desiccant and dye for fiber and plastic film; cellulose esters; Casein solvent to prepare benzyl esters or ether intermediates. At the same time, it is widely used in pen making (ballpoint pen oil); paint solvents, etc.

    Benzyl alcohol is a restricted preservative in cosmetic components, with a maximum dosage of 1%.

    GB 2760-1996 is stipulated as a temporarily permitted edible spice. It is also used as a fragrance fixer and oil solvent. As a spice, it is mainly used to prepare berries, nuts and other flavors. It is used to prepare floral fragrance oils and medicines, etc., and is also used as a solvent and fragrance fixer for fragrances; It is used as a solvent, plasticizer, preservative, and is used in the manufacture of fragrances, soaps, medicines, dyes, etc.

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    • Q:

      Does Benzyl Alcohol correspond to the oxidized aldehyde or the primary alcohol form?

      A: Benzyl Alcohol is verified under CAS 100-51-6 as the primary alcohol (C6H5CH2OH), distinguishing it from its oxidation product Benzaldehyde or the ester Benzyl Benzoate to ensure the specific solvent power and hydroxyl reactivity required for curing agent formulations.
    • Q:

      What is the primary functional role of Benzyl Alcohol in epoxy resin systems?

      A: Benzyl Alcohol is typically applied as a reactive diluent and plasticizer in epoxy hardeners, where it significantly reduces viscosity to improve workability and accelerates the curing reaction at lower temperatures without compromising the mechanical strength of the final coating.
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