Product name：Benzyl alcohol
Other names:Phenylmethanol,benzenemethanol,phenylcarbinol
CAS No.：100-51-6
Chemical Fomula:C6H5CH2OH or C7H8O
Physical property：Benzyl alcohol is a colorless liquid with a mild, pleasant aroma.It has a boiling point of around 401 °F and Flash point 194 °F.It is miscible with water.
Chemical property:Benzyl alcohol is an aromatic alcohol that consists of benzene bearing a single hydroxymethyl substituent. It has a role as a solvent, a metabolite, an antioxidant and a fragrance.
Applications :
Benzyl alcohol is an important organic compound with many applications and functions.
Firstly, Pharmaceutical Applications:
-Local Anesthetic: Benzyl alcohol exhibits mild anesthetic properties and is commonly used as an auxiliary local anesthetic. It helps alleviate injection-related pain, such as when added as a solvent in penicillin injections to reduce discomfort at the administration site.
- Preservative: Due to its antimicrobial activity, benzyl alcohol serves as a pharmaceutical excipient, inhibiting microbial growth and extending the shelf life of medications.
- Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Benzyl alcohol is a key intermediate in the synthesis of various drugs, including antibiotics and other bioactive molecules.
Secondly:Fragrance and Flavor Industry
- Fixative Agent: Benzyl alcohol possesses a subtle yet long-lasting fragrance, making it a common fixative in the perfume industry. It helps blend various aromatic components in fragrances and is widely used in perfumes, cosmetics, and detergents.
- Flavor Synthesis Intermediate: Benzyl alcohol serves as a precursor for synthesizing other fragrance compounds. For instance, when reacted with organic acids, it forms esters with distinct fruity or floral notes, which are frequently used in food and daily-use fragrances.
Thirdly,Coatings and Inks Industry
- Solvent: Due to its excellent solvency, benzyl alcohol can dissolve many resins and polymers, making it a useful solvent in coatings and inks to adjust viscosity and application properties.
- Co-Solvent: When combined with other solvents, benzyl alcohol enhances the compatibility and stability of various components in coatings and inks, improving product quality.
At last, there are some other applications:
-Electronics Industry: Benzyl alcohol is employed in cleaning electronic components, effectively removing surface contaminants without causing corrosion.
-Photography: In photographic developers, benzyl alcohol acts as an additive to optimize developer performance, enhancing image quality and clarity.
-Organic Chemical Intermediate: As a key industrial chemical, benzyl alcohol is used in the production of polyester resins, polycarbonate resins, and other polymers. It also serves as a precursor for synthesizing compounds like benzaldehyde and benzoic acid.
Package：210kg / barrel;
Storage: store in a well-ventilated place;
Shelf Life: oxidizes slowly, therefore remains stable for long time.
