CAS 100-51-6|C₇H₈O

Benzyl Alcohol

High-boiling aromatic alcohol for coatings, pharmaceuticals, fragrances, and epoxy systems. Available in industrial, USP, and FCC grades.

Flash Point

93 °C (199 °F)

Boiling Point

205.3 °C

Grades

Industrial / USP / FCC

Packaging

Drum / Tote / Bulk

Physical Properties

Molecular FormulaC₇H₈O
Molecular Weight108.14 g/mol
CAS Number100-51-6
Boiling Point205.3 °C (401.5 °F)
Melting Point−15.3 °C (4.5 °F)
Flash Point93 °C (199 °F) — Combustible
Density1.044 g/cm³ at 20 °C
Vapor Pressure0.013 kPa at 20 °C
Solubility in Water4 g/100 mL at 20 °C
Refractive Index1.5396 at 20 °C
Viscosity5.47 mPa·s at 20 °C
Auto-ignition Temp.436 °C (817 °F)
CH₂OHC₇H₈O | MW 108.14 g/mol

Grades & Packaging

IndustrialUSP/NFFCC Grade
55-gal Drums275-gal TotesBulk Tanker

Industrial Applications

Coatings & Inks

High-boiling coalescing solvent for epoxy coatings, printing inks, and lacquers. Improves flow and leveling in high-solids formulations.

Pharmaceuticals

USP-grade benzyl alcohol used as a bacteriostatic preservative in injectable medications and topical anesthetics.

Flavors & Fragrances

FCC-grade benzyl alcohol used as a fragrance ingredient and flavor component in food, cosmetics, and personal care products.

Epoxy Curing

Reactive diluent and plasticizer for epoxy resin systems. Reduces viscosity while participating in the cure reaction.

Chemical Synthesis

Intermediate for benzyl esters, benzyl ethers, and benzaldehyde. Used in synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals.

Textile Processing

Solvent and carrier in textile dyeing and finishing operations. Effective for polyester fiber dyeing at atmospheric pressure.

Safety & Regulatory

NFPA Health2 — Moderate hazard
NFPA Flammability1 — Slight hazard
NFPA Reactivity0 — Stable
OSHA PEL (TWA)No established PEL
ACGIH TLV (TWA)10 ppm
DOT Hazard ClassNot regulated (flash pt >60 °C)
UN NumberNot assigned
Packing GroupN/A

SDS and certificate of analysis available upon request.

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