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W213713

Benzyl alcohol

greener alternative

natural, ≥98%, FG

Synonym(s):

Benzenemethanol

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Linear Formula:
C6H5CH2OH
CAS Number:
100-51-6
Molecular Weight:
108.14
FEMA Number:
2137
Council of Europe no.:
58
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24900876
Flavis number:
2.010
EC Number:
202-859-9
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00004599
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
878307
Organoleptic:
fruity; floral; balsamic; sweet
Grade:
FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher, natural
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines, meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens

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SMILES string

OCc1ccccc1

InChI

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

InChI key

WVDDGKGOMKODPV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

grade

FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher, natural

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
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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

Aligned

organoleptic

fruity; floral; balsamic; sweet

Quality Level

300, 400

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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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  • 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).

pictograms

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GHS07

signalword

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Hazard Classifications

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

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

213.8 °F - DIN 51758

flash_point_c

101 °C - DIN 51758

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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Burdock GA
Encyclopedia of Food and Color Additives, 1, 261-262 (1997)
Fragrance material review on anisyl alcohol
Scognamiglio J, et al.
Food And Chemical Toxicology, 50, S140-S160 (2012)
Kelly Roberta Francisco et al.
Langmuir : the ACS journal of surfaces and colloids, 28(41), 14531-14539 (2012-09-13)
Polymers formed by the self-assembly of a bis(urea)-based polymer, 2,4-bis(2-ethylhexylureido)toluene (EHUT), in organic solvents such as octane are promising systems with remarkable rheological properties. This is the first self-assembled polymer recently reported as a hydrodynamic drag reducer for hydrocarbons. The
A P De Leenheer et al.
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Science (New York, N.Y.), 306(5702), 1774-1776 (2004-12-04)
Benzene is known to have toxic effects on the blood and bone marrow, but its impact at levels below the U.S. occupational standard of 1 part per million (ppm) remains uncertain. In a study of 250 workers exposed to benzene
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