Benzyl alcohol
ALDRICH/W213713 - natural, ≥98%, FG
Synonym: Benzenemethanol
CAS Number: 100-51-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C7H8O
Molecular Weight: 108.14
EC Number: 202-859-9
MDL Number: MFCD00004599
Linear Formula: C6H5CH2OH
Product Type: Chemical
agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
meets purity specifications of JECFA | |
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥98% |
autoignition temp. | 817 °F |
bp | 203-205 °C (lit.) |
composition | contains IFRA restricted benzyl alcohol |
density | 1.045 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
food allergen | no known allergens |
form | liquid |
fragrance allergen | benzyl alcohol |
grade | FG |
Fragrance grade | |
Halal | |
Kosher | |
natural | |
greener alternative category | Aligned |
greener alternative product characteristics | Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses Use of Renewable Feedstocks Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry . |
InChI | 1S/C7H8O/c8-6-7-4-2-1-3-5 |
InChI key | WVDDGKGOMKODPV-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | −16-−13 °C (lit.) |
organoleptic | fruity; floral; balsamic; sweet |
Quality Level | 400 |
refractive index | n |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
FDA 21 CFR 117 | |
shelf life | 5 yr |
SMILES string | OCc1ccccc1 |
technique(s) | UV/Vis spectroscopy: suitable |
vapor density | 3.7 (vs air) |
vapor pressure | 13.3 mmHg ( 100 °C) |
3.75 mmHg ( 77 °C) |
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General description: | Benzyl alcohol is an aromatic alcohol that is used as a flavoring agent and fragrance ingredient. |
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Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
Packaging: | 100 g in glass bottle |
Packaging: | 5 kg in stainless steel drum |
Symbol | GHS07 |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H302 + H332 - H319 |
Precautionary statements | P261 - P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P304 + P340 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
Hazard Codes | Xn |
Risk Statements | 20/22 |
Safety Statements | 26 |
RIDADR | UN 3334 |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
Flash Point(F) | 213.8 °F - DIN 51758 |
Flash Point(C) | 101 °C - DIN 51758 |
Purity | ≥98% |
bp | 203-205 °C (lit.) |
mp | −16-−13 °C (lit.) |
Density | 1.045 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
FEMA Number | 2137 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |