Synonyms:
Phenylmethanol
, Phenylcarbinol
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Benzyl alcohol, clear liquid ACS
Benzyl alcohol
Storage: Store at Room Temperature (15-30 °C)
Benzyl alcohol (BnOH) is a monoaromatic primary alcohol widely used as a solvent and an intermediate in cosmetic formulations, pharmaceutical and flavor/fragrance industries. It shows bacteriostatic property. Commercial method for its synthesis is by the alkaline hydrolysis of benzyl chloride. Conformational studies by ab initio calculations shows gauche cis conformation around the alcoholic group.
Benzyl alcohol may be used for the benzylation of toluene.
- ACS Reagent Grade
- Presentation: Clear Liquid
- Auto Ignition: 436 °C (817 °F) (Lit.)
- Vapor Density: 3.7 (vs air) (Lit.)
- Vapor Pressure: 0.03 hPa at 20 °C ; 13.3 mmHg ( 100 °C), 3.75 mmHg ( 77 °C) (Lit.)
- Refractive Index: n20/D 1.539 (Lit.)