Benzyl alcohol
USP/1061901 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: (Hydroxymethyl)
CAS Number: 100-51-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C7H8O
Molecular Weight: 108.14
MDL Number: MFCD00004599
Linear Formula: C6H5CH2OH
Product Type: Chemical
API family | benzalkonium chloride |
application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
autoignition temp. | 817 °F |
bp | 203-205 °C (lit.) |
density | 1.045 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
format | neat |
grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
InChI | 1S/C7H8O/c8-6-7-4-2-1-3-5 |
InChI key | WVDDGKGOMKODPV-UHFFFAOYSA |
manufacturer/tradename | USP |
mp | −16-−13 °C (lit.) |
refractive index | n |
shelf life | ~3 yr |
SMILES string | OCc1ccccc1 |
vapor density | 3.7 (vs air) |
vapor pressure | 13.3 mmHg ( 100 °C) |
3.75 mmHg ( 77 °C) |
Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
Application: | Benzyl alcohol USP reference standard meant for use in specified quality tests and assays. Also used to prepare standard preparation, system suitability, standard and system suitability stock solution for assay and impurity analysis according to the given below monographs of United States Pharmacopeia (USP): • Midazolam Injection • Famotidine Injection • Enalaprilat Injection • Cisatracurium Besylate Injection • Physostigmine Salicylate Injection Additionally, it is used to prepare an internal standard solution by using gas chromatography in conjunction with a flame ionization detector (GC-FID) according to the United States Pharmacopeia (USP)chapter. |
General description: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia ![]() ![]() |
Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
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Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H302 + H332 - H319 |
Precautionary statements | P261 - P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P304 + P340 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
RIDADR | UN 3334 |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
Flash Point(F) | 213.8 °F - DIN 51758 |
Flash Point(C) | 101 °C - DIN 51758 |
bp | 203-205 °C (lit.) |
mp | −16-−13 °C (lit.) |
Density | 1.045 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
UNSPSC | 41116107 |