Molekula
Benzyl alcohol
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ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Benzyl alcohol is a colorless liquid with a mild aromatic odor, used as a solvent, preservative, and intermediate in pharmaceutical and fragrance manufacturing. It is also employed in topical antiseptic formulations and as a stabilizer in cosmetic products. CAS: 100-51-6, Molecular formula: C6H5CH2OH, Molecular weight: 108.14 g/mol, Storage: Ambient, Signal word: Warning. Molekula supplies Benzyl alcohol from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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1 kg — £30.00 per pack ex VAT · £36.00 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colourless to pale yellow liquid |
| Purity | ≥99.0% |
| Refractive Index (20ºC) | 1.5380 to 1.5420 |
| Specific gravity (20 ºC) | 1.044 to 1.050 |
| Identification (RAMAN) | Conforms to reference |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Flash Point | 96 °C |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Water-white liquid |
| Odour | Faint aromatic odor |
| Melting Point | -15.2 °C |
| Boiling Point | 205.3 °C |
| Density | 1.04 (relative, water = 1) |
| Solubility (other solvents) | Soluble in benzene, methanol, chloroform, ethanol, ether, methanol, chloroform and acetone |
| Vapour Pressure | 13.2 Pa at 20 °C |
| Refractive Index | 1.5396 |
| pKa | pKa = 15.4 |
| log P (octanol/water) | 1.10 |
Source: PubChem CID 244 (HSDB, ICSC, DrugBank)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 68074389 |
| CAS Number | 100-51-6 |
| IUPAC Name | phenylmethanol |
| EC Number | 202-859-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H5CH2OH |
| Molecular Weight | 108.14 |
| Exact Mass | 108.0575 |
| SMILES | C1=CC=C(C=C1)CO |
| InChIKey | WVDDGKGOMKODPV-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C7H8O/c8-6-7-4-2-1-3-5-7/h1-5,8H,6H2 |
| PubChem CID | 244 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29062100 |
| Tariff Code | 2906210000 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H302 + H312 + H332 Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary statements
- P231+232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P304+340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- (Hydroxymethyl)benzene
- alpha-Toluenol
- Benzenecarbinol
- benzenemethanol
- Benzoyl alcohol
- Hydroxytoluene
- Phenolcarbinol
- phenylcarbinol
- phenylmethanol
- Phenylmethyl alcohol
Frequently asked questions
What is benzyl alcohol used for?
Benzyl alcohol is commonly used as a solvent, preservative, and intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and fragrances.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of benzyl alcohol?
The formula is C6H5CH2OH and the molecular weight is 108.14 g/mol.
How should benzyl alcohol be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, away from direct sunlight and incompatible materials.
What grade of benzyl alcohol does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies benzyl alcohol in reagent grade, suitable for laboratory and industrial applications.
Can Molekula supply benzyl alcohol in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply benzyl alcohol in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a benzyl alcohol order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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