General informations:

Solubility in water 39 g/l (RT)
highly soluble in most organic solvents
Boiling point 205,3 °C
melting point -15,4 °C
Flash point 100,4 °C
Benzyl alcohol forms a colourless, somewhat oily liquid with a mild, pleasant fragrance but a bitter, anaesthetic taste.
The esters of benzyl alcohol with various monocarboxylic acids, such as benzyl acetate and benzyl benzoate
are used in fragrances or flavourings.

Product Specification:

Chemical name:

benzyl alcohol

Appearance:

colourless liquid

assay:

min. 99,5 %

colour:

max. 10 APHA

Moisture:

max. 0,1 %

Density:

1,045 - 1,047 g/cm3

Packing:

drums, IBC

Einecs-No.:

202-859-9

Notes:

Shelf life: 1 year with proper storage

Synonym:

Phenylmethanol

Hazard Informations:

oxygen causes slow oxidation to benzaldehyde switch off all spark sources. Harmful if swallowed or inhaled. Causes severe eye irritation.

Label:

GHS07

Product categories:

alcohols,

This data is only for your information purposes and does not imply a guarantee for a certain application.

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