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

Catalog Number	PKG Qty.	Price


45-W213713-SAMPLE-K	1 each	$62.30 1/EA	Add To Favorites
45-W213713-100G-K	100 g	$113.00 1/EA	Add To Favorites
45-W213713-1KG-K	1 kg	$475.00 1/EA	Add To Favorites
45-W213713-5KG-K	5 kg	$1860.00 1/EA	Add To Favorites

12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Principle 7—A raw material or feedstock should be renewable rather than depleting whenever technically and economically practicable.

12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Principle 3—Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses. This product manufacturing process was designed with lesser toxicity to human health and the environment.

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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/c8-6-7-4-2-1-3-5-7/h1-5,8H,6H2
InChI key	WVDDGKGOMKODPV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
mp	−16-−13 °C (lit.)
organoleptic	fruity; floral; balsamic; sweet
Quality Level	300
	400
refractive index	n20/D 1.539 (lit.)
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)

Application:	Ni-Co hexacyanoferrate hollow nanoprism with CN vacancy for electrocatalytic benzyl alcohol oxidation.: This study explores the catalytic potential of benzyl alcohol in electrochemical oxidation processes using novel nanoprism catalysts. The research highlights the efficient conversion of benzyl alcohol to benzaldehyde, providing insights into sustainable chemical synthesis and energy conversion technologies (Lv et al., 2024 ). Combining anodic alcohol oxidative coupling for C-C bond formation with cathodic ammonia production.: This research utilizes benzyl alcohol in a dual electrocatalytic system that not only enhances C-C bond formation but also contributes to environmentally friendly ammonia production, showcasing the compound′s versatility in green chemistry applications (Xu et al., 2024 ).
General description:	Benzyl alcohol is an aromatic alcohol that is used as a flavoring agent and fragrance ingredient.
General description:	We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one of the four categories of Greener Alternatives . This product is a Biobased products, showing key improvements in Green Chemistry Principles “Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses” and “Use of Renewable Feedstock”.
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	n20/D 1.539 (lit.)
FEMA Number	2137
UNSPSC	12164502

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