Benzyl Alcohol

Benzyl Alcohol is a colorless, transparent liquid with a slightly aromatic odor. It is used as a preservative, solubilizer, and anti-microbial agent, complying with USP-NF, Ph.Eur., BP, and JP monographs. Employed in capsules and sprays, it is slightly soluble in water and is also utilized as an antiparasitic agent in parenteral dosage forms.

INCI Name: Benzyl Alcohol

CAS Number: 100-51-6

Dosage Form: Capsules, Spray

Labeling Claims: Not Listed In California Proposition 65, Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) Chemicals-free

Synonyms: (Hydroxymethyl)benzene, alpha-Hydroxytoluene, alpha-Toluenol, Benzalalcohol, Benzenecarbinol, Benzenmethanol, Benzylic Alcohol, Hydroxymethylbenzene, Hydroxytoluene, Phenylcarbinol, Phenylmethanol, Phenylmethyl Alcohol

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    Identification & Functionality

    INCI Name
    Industry
    Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
    Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
    Molecular formula
    C₆H₅CH₂OH (Solvent), C₇H₈O (Excipient)
    Technologies
    Product Families

    Features & Benefits

    Applications & Uses

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Appearance
    Clear colorless liquid, Clear, colorless, oily liquid. without decomposition. Is neutral to litmus.
    Soluble in
    Water, Alcohol (50%)
    Characteristics
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Acid Numbermax. 0.1mg KOH/g-
    Assaymax. 99.97%-
    Benzaldehyde Contentmax. 300ppm-
    Chloride Contentmax. 99.97--
    Colormax. 10-APHA, Tintometer
    Puritymin. 99.95%-
    Refractive Index1.5380 - 1.5410--
    Specific Gravity1.043 - 1.048--
    Water Contentmax. 0.10%-
    Solubility Data
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Miscible inEthanol (96%) Fatty and Essential oils with ether, Chloroform--

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