Benzyl Alcohol
- HS Code: 29062100
- CAS NO. : 100-51-6
- General Description
- Chemical Properties
- Technical Specification
- Applications
- Compliance and Certifications
- Packaging Details
- Key Features/Benefits
- Storage and Handling
General Description
Benzyl Alcohol is an aromatic primary alcohol widely used across pharmaceutical, personal care, food, and industrial applications. It appears as a clear, colorless liquid with a mild aromatic odor and is valued for its dual functionality as a solvent and preservative component.
Its chemical stability, low volatility, and compatibility with sensitive formulations make Benzyl Alcohol suitable for use in injectables, topical formulations, fragrances, coatings, and chemical synthesis. It also serves as a key intermediate in the manufacture of esters, plasticizers, and specialty chemicals where controlled reactivity and consistent purity are essential.
Chemical Properties
• Purity: 99.5% min (typical)
• Boiling point: ~205 °C
• Melting point: −15 °C
• Density: ~1.04 g/cm³S
• olubility: Slightly soluble in water, miscible with alcohols, ethers, and many organic solvents
• Colour (APHA): Max 15
Technical Specification
• Purity: 99.5% min (changes with respect to grade)
• Toluene Content: ~ 50 PPM (depends on different grades)
• Apperance: Clear, colourless liquid
• Odour: Slightly aromatic, mild balsamic, almond odour
• Low Toxicity
• Low VOC
Applications
Personal Care and Cosmetic: Used in creams, lotions, shampoos, and fragrances as a solvent and preservative component.
Food and Flavour Applications: Used as a flavoring agent and carrier, subject to regulatory limits.
Coatings and Paints: Used as a solvent in inks, paints, and coating formulations.
Chemical Manufacturing: Used as an intermediate for benzyl esters, plasticizers, and specialty chemicals.
Compliance and Certifications
ISO
Reach
Halal
Kosher
Packaging Details
• 220, 230 KG HDPE DRUM
• ISO TANK
• 1000, 1050 KG HDPE COMPOSITE IBC
• 210, 220 KG METAL DRUM
• DOMESTIC TANKER
• FLEXI TANK
Key Features/Benefits
• High purity suitable for regulated applications
• Dual functionality as solvent and preservative
• Mild odor and low volatility
• Broad compatibility with pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations
Storage and Handling
Conditions for safe storage –
• Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from direct sunlight and heat sources
• Keep containers tightly closed in their original, clean packing to prevent contamination and moisture ingress
• Recommended storage temperature is ambient (typically below 30°C); avoid prolonged exposure to high temperatures
• Store away from strong oxidizing agents, acids, and alkalis
