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Sigma-Aldrich

Benzyl alcohol

greener alternative

natural, ≥98%, FG

Synonym(s):

Benzenemethanol

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
C6H5CH2OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
108.14
FEMA Number:
2137
Beilstein:
878307
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
58
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
2.010
NACRES:
NA.21

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher
natural

Quality Level

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FDA 21 CFR 117

vapor density

3.7 (vs air)

vapor pressure

13.3 mmHg ( 100 °C)
3.75 mmHg ( 77 °C)

Assay

≥98%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

817 °F

shelf life

5 yr

composition

contains IFRA restricted benzyl alcohol

greener alternative product characteristics

Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
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technique(s)

UV/Vis spectroscopy: suitable

refractive index

n20/D 1.539 (lit.)

bp

203-205 °C (lit.)

mp

−16-−13 °C (lit.)

density

1.045 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

benzyl alcohol

greener alternative category

Organoleptic

fruity; floral; balsamic; sweet

SMILES string

OCc1ccccc1

InChI

1S/C7H8O/c8-6-7-4-2-1-3-5-7/h1-5,8H,6H2

InChI key

WVDDGKGOMKODPV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Benzyl alcohol is an aromatic alcohol that is used as a flavoring agent and fragrance ingredient.
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Application


  • Ni-Co hexacyanoferrate hollow nanoprism with CN vacancy for electrocatalytic benzyl alcohol oxidation.: This study explores the catalytic potential of benzyl alcohol in electrochemical oxidation processes using novel nanoprism catalysts. The research highlights the efficient conversion of benzyl alcohol to benzaldehyde, providing insights into sustainable chemical synthesis and energy conversion technologies (Lv et al., 2024).

  • Combining anodic alcohol oxidative coupling for C-C bond formation with cathodic ammonia production.: This research utilizes benzyl alcohol in a dual electrocatalytic system that not only enhances C-C bond formation but also contributes to environmentally friendly ammonia production, showcasing the compound′s versatility in green chemistry applications (Xu et al., 2024).

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

213.8 °F - DIN 51758

Flash Point(C)

101 °C - DIN 51758

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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