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Benzyl alcohol - USP CRS
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Benzyl alcohol is an aromatic alcohol used primarily as a pharmaceutical preservative and solvent. This product has the CAS number 100-51-6, a molecular formula of C6H5CH2OH, and a molecular weight of 108.14. It carries a Warning signal word. Molekula supplies Benzyl alcohol from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 90035583
- 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
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- 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)
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Frequently asked questions
What is Benzyl alcohol - USP CRS used for?
Benzyl alcohol is commonly used as a bacteriostatic preservative in pharmaceutical formulations and as a solvent in various chemical applications.
What are the chemical formula and molecular weight of this product?
The chemical formula is C6H5CH2OH and the molecular weight is 108.14 g/mol.
How should Benzyl alcohol be stored?
It should be stored in a cool, dry place in a tightly closed container, away from incompatible substances and direct light.
What grade is this product available in?
This product is supplied as USP CRS (United States Pharmacopeia Certified Reference Standard) grade.
Can Molekula supply this product in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can provide this product in various quantities ranging from laboratory scale to bulk industrial volumes.
What documentation comes with the order?
Each order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) detailing the handling and safety requirements.
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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.