Benzyl alcohol is used as a bacteriostatic preservative at low concentration in intravenous medications, cosmetics, and topical drugs.
Benzyl alcohol is used effectively for treating lice infestations as the active ingredient in lotion shampoo with 5% benzyl alcohol.
Benzyl Alcohol is also used in e-liquid for e-cigarettes to enhance the flavors used.
CAS Number: 100-51-6
EC Number: 202-859-9
E number: E1519 (additional chemicals)
Molecular Formula: C7H8O / C6H5CH2OH
Molecular Weight: 108.14 g/mol
SYNONYMS:
BnOH, PHENYLMETHANOL, BENZENEMETHANOL, benjiachun, Benzylalkohol, PHENYLCARBINOL, Benzyl alcoholl, Natural benzyl alcohol, FEMA 2137, benzalalcohol, Benzylalkohol, alcohol benzylicus,Phenylcarbinolum, Phenylmethanol, Benzylic Alcohol, Benzylalcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, alcoholum benzylicum, alcool benzylique, alpha-Hydroxytoluene, alpha-toluenol, Aromatic alcohol, benzenecarbinol, Benzenemethanol, benzyl alcohol, Benzyl alcohol, Benzylalkohol, benzylic alcohol, (hydroxymethyl)benzene, Hydroxymethylbenzene, Phenylcarbinol, phenylmethanol, Phenylmethanol, phenylmethyl alcohol, Benzenemethanol, α-Hydroxytoluene, α-Toluenol, (Hydroxymethyl)benzene, Benzenecarbinol, Phenylcarbinol, Phenylmethanol, Phenylmethyl alcohol, Methanol, phenyl-, NCI-C06111, Hydroxytoluene, Bentalol, Benzoyl alcohol, Benzenmethanol, Benzylic alcohol, Methanol benzene, NSC 8044, Benzyl Alkohol, (Hydroxymethyl)benzene, .alpha.-Hydroxytoluene, .alpha.-Toluenol, AB1002552, AC1L18SY, AC1Q7C20, AKOS000119907, Alcohol 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Benzyl alcohol is a colorless, clear oily liquid; its odor type is floral and its odor at 100% is described as 'floral rose phenolic balsamic'.
Benzyl alcohol is a component catalyst for epoxy resins.
Benzyl Alcohol is also contained in the color developer C-22.
Phenylcarbinol is also known as benzyl alcohol.
Benzyl Alcohol's chemical formula is C6H5CH2OH and its density is 1.045 g/mL at 25 ° C (lit).
Benzyl alcohol is one of the simplest fatty alcohol containing phenyl.
Benzyl Alcohol can be seen as benzene substituted by hydroxymethyl, or methyl alcohol substituted by phenyl.
Benzyl Alcohol is a colorless transparent sticky liquid with faint aroma
Sometimes benzyl alcohol is placed for a long time, it will smells like bitter almond flavor because of oxidation.
Polarity, low steam, so Benzyl Alcohol is used as alcohol solvent.
Benzyl Alcohol is slightly soluble in water (about 25ml of water soluble 1 gram of benzyl alcohol).
Benzyl Alcohol is miscible with ethanol, ethyl ether, benzene, chloroform and other organic solvents.
Benzyl alcohol mainly exists in the form of free or ester in essential oil, such as jasmine oil, ylang-ylang oil, jasmine oil, hyacinth oil, sesame oil, hyacinths balsam, peru balsam and tolu balsam, which all contain this ingredient.
Benzyl alcohol should not be stored for a long time.
Benzyl Alcohol can be slowly oxidized to benzaldehyde and anisole in the air.
Therefore benzyl alcohol products often smell like almond aroma with characteristic of benzaldehyde.
In addition, benzyl alcohol is also easily oxidized to benzoic acid by many kinds of antioxidants such as nitric acid.
Benzyl alcohol is an aromatic alcohol that consists of benzene bearing a single hydroxymethyl substituent.
Benzyl Alcohol has a role as a solvent, a metabolite, an antioxidant and a fragrance.
Benzyl Alcohol is an aromatic primary alcohol.
Phenylmethanol is synthesized by Cannizzaro’s reaction, which involves the simultaneous oxidation and reduction of benzenecarbaldehyde (benzaldehyde) by refluxing in an aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide:
2C6H5CHO → C6H5CH2OH + C6H5COOH
Phenylmethanol undergoes the reactions characteristic of alcohols, especially those in which the formation of a stable carbonium ion as an intermediate (C6H5CH2 +) enhances the reaction.
Substitution onto the benzene ring is also possible; the –CH2OH group directs into the 2- or 4-position by the donation of electrons to the ring.
Benzyl alcohol occurs naturally in foods and is a permitted food additive.
Benzyl Alcohol is also known as benzenemethanol.
Benzyl alcohol (C7H8O) is a colorless liquid with a sharp taste and slight odor.
Other injectable medications that contain low doses of benzyl alcohol preservatives are generally considered safe for newborns.
Benzyl Alcohol is a clear, colorless liquid with a slight, aromatic odor.
Benzyl Alcohol is a versatile chemical compound widely used as a general solvent and chemical intermediate in various industries.
Benzyl Alcohol is a precursor to a variety of esters and ethers, used in the soap, perfume, and flavor industries.
E.g. benzyl benzoate, benzyl salicylate, benzyl cinnamate, dibenzyl ether, benzyl butyl phthalate.
Benzyl alcohol is an aromatic alcohol with the formula C6H5CH2OH.
The benzyl group is often abbreviated “Bn” (not to be confused with “Bz” which is used for benzoyl), thus benzyl alcohol is denoted as BnOH.
Benzyl alcohol is a colorless liquid with a mild pleasant aromatic odor.
Benzyl Alcohol is a useful solvent due to its polarity, low toxicity, and low vapor pressure.
Benzyl alcohol has moderate solubility in water (4 g/100 mL) and is miscible in alcohols and diethyl ether.
The anion produced by deprotonation of the alcohol group is known as benzylate or benzyloxide.
Benzyl alcohol is an organic alcohol that occurs naturally in some fruits (such as peaches, apricots, and cranberries) as well as teas.
Recent studies have found topically applied benzyl alcohol for skin might help wound healing by promoting collagen production, however this is not its primary function in cosmetics products.
Its chief function in cosmetics is as a preservative, and Benzyl Alcohol’s among the least sensitizing preservatives in use.
Benzyl alcohol works well as a preservative because it has both antibacterial and antifungal properties.
High amounts of benzyl alcohol can impart a noticeable floral-like scent to products, as it is part of the fragrance makeup of some essential oils such as jasmine.
Benzyl alcohol is an organic alcohol that is derived from fruits such as cranberries and apricots, according to board-certified dermatologist Geeta Yadav, MD.
It appears as a colorless liquid that has a slightly sweet scent.
Although it's most widely known as benzyl alcohol, the aromatic alcohol also goes by a few other names, such as benzene methanol or phenylcarbinol.
As a multifunctional ingredient, you can spot benzyl alcohol on the ingredient label of many different skincare, cosmetic, and personal products, such as moisturizers, lip balms, face washes, and even makeup.
Benzyl Alcohol is a liquid ingredient that is colorless and has a pleasant aroma.
Benzyl Alcohol is generally used as a preservative in cosmetics and personal care products.
Benzyl Alcohol has antimicrobial properties that make it effective at preventing the growth of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms in cosmetic formulations.
Benzyl Alcohol is often used in concentrations of 0.5% to 2% as a preservative in a variety of products, including shampoos, lotions, creams, and makeup.
However, its use is limited to products that have a pH below 5.5, as Benzyl Alcohol is not effective at higher pH levels.
The chemical formula of Benzyl Alcohol is C7H8O, and it is commonly derived from natural sources such as flowers and fruits.
Benzyl alcohol is a Pediculicide.
Benzyl alcohol is a small molecule drug with a maximum clinical trial phase of IV (across all indications) that was first approved in 2009 and has 3 approved indications.
Benzyl alcohol is a metabolite found in or produced by Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
Benzyl Alcohol is a colorless liquid with a sharp burning taste and slight odor.
Benzyl Alcohol can be naturally found in fruits and teas but can also be made synthetically.
Benzyl alcohol is not a star note but a quiet workhorse.
Benzyl Alcohol polishes florals, dissolves tough ingredients, and lends gentle fixative power.
Keep Benzyl Alcohol fresh, dose with restraint, and it will make your formulas feel more professional.
Even traces (under 0.5%) can soften and naturalise floral bases built around harsh aroma chemicals like Benzyl Acetate.
The odour of benzyl alcohol ranges from extremely faint, to mildly almond-like.
The almond facet comes not from Benzyl Alcohol itself but degradation into benzaldehyde which is very common.
Once you receive your benzyl alcohol you should keep it well sealed and in a cool dark place to maintain its freshness.
Benzyl alcohol is an aromatic alcohol characterized by the chemical formula C7H8O.
The benzyl group is commonly abbreviated as "Bn," which is why benzyl alcohol is represented as BnOH.
Benzyl Alcohol appears as a clear liquid with a gentle and pleasing aromatic scent.
Benzyl Alcohol serves as a valuable solvent thanks to its polarity, low toxicity, and minimal vapor pressure.
Benzyl alcohol is a naturally ocurring and synthetic ingredient used as solvent and preservative; has been associated with contact allergy.
Benzyl alcohol (also known as α-cresol) is an aromatic alcohol with the formula C6H5CH2OH.
The benzyl group is often abbreviated "Bn" (not to be confused with "Bz" which is used for benzoyl), thus benzyl alcohol is denoted as BnOH.
Benzyl alcohol is a colorless liquid with a mild pleasant aromatic odor.
Benzyl Alcohol is useful as a solvent for its polarity, low toxicity, and low vapor pressure.
Benzyl alcohol has moderate solubility in water (4 g/100 mL) and is miscible in alcohols and diethyl ether.
The anion produced by deprotonation of the alcohol group is known as benzylate or benzyloxide.
USES and APPLICATIONS of BENZYL ALCOHOL:
Benzyl alcohol is used as a general solvent for inks, waxes, shellacs, paints, lacquers, and epoxy resin coatings.
Thus, Benzyl Alcohol can be used in paint strippers, especially when combined with compatible viscosity enhancers to encourage the mixture to cling to painted surfaces.
Benzyl Alcohol is a precursor to a variety of esters and ethers, used in the soap, perfume, and flavor industries.
E.g. benzyl benzoate, benzyl salicylate, benzyl cinnamate, dibenzyl ether, benzyl butyl phthalate.
Benzyl Alcohol can be used as a local anesthetic, especially with epinephrine.
As a dye solvent, Benzyl Alcohol enhances the process of dying wool, nylon, and leather.
Use in health care: Benzyl alcohol is used as a bacteriostatic preservative at low concentration in intravenous medications, cosmetics, and topical drugs.
Benzyl alcohol is used effectively for treating lice infestations as the active ingredient in lotion shampoo with 5% benzyl alcohol.
Benzyl alcohol is an ingredient used in the manufacture of soaps, topical creams, skin lotions, shampoos, and facial cleansers and is popular due to its anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.
Benzyl Alcohol is a common ingredient in a variety of household products.
Benzyl Alcohol is also used in e-liquid for e-cigarettes to enhance the flavors used.
When applied to damaged skin or mucous membranes at a 10% concentration, Benzyl Alcohol acts as a local anesthetic and antimicrobial agent.
Benzyl Alcohol can be utilized as a degreaser in rug cleaning products.
As a dye solvent, Benzyl Alcohol enhances the process of dying wool, nylon, and leather.
Benzyl Alcohol also has uses as a photographic film developer and as an insect repellent.
Benzyl alcohol is used as a general solvent for inks, waxes, shellacs, paints, lacquers, and epoxy resin coatings.
Thus, Benzyl Alcohol can be used in paint strippers, especially when combined with compatible viscosity enhancers to encourage the mixture to cling to painted surfaces.
Benzyl alcohol is widely used as a solvent for the dielectrophoretic reconfiguration of nanowires, inks, paints, lacquers and epoxy resin coatings and as a precursor to a variety of esters used in soaps, perfumes and flavoring.
Benzyl Alcohol is employed as a local anesthetic which reduces the pain associated with lidocaine injection.
Benzyl Alcohol has a various applications in baby products, bath products, soaps and detergents, eye makeup, blushers, cleansing products, make up products as well as hair, nail and skin care products.
Benzyl Alcohol is used as a general solvent in the formulation of inks and lacquers where its low volatility and low toxicity are advantageous and also as a raw material in the manufacture of various esters (such as benzyl formate, acetate, propionate, and butyrate) which are extensively used in the flavor and fragrance industries.
Benzyl alcohol is used in cosmetics as a fragrance component, preservative, solvent and diluting agent for perfumes and flavors, and viscosity-decreasing agent.
Benzyl Alcohol is used as a solvent for surface-coating materials, cellulose esters and ethers, alkyd resins, acrylic resins, fats, dyestuffs, casein (when hot), gelatin, shellac and waxes.
Benzyl Alcohol is added in small amounts to surface-coating materials to improve their flow and gloss.
In the textile industry, benzyl alcohol is used as an auxiliary in the dyeing of wool, polyamides, and polyesters.
In pharmacy, Benzyl Alcohol is used as a local anesthetic ingredient in over-the-counter anorectal, oral healthcare and topical analgesic drug products and, because of its antimicrobial effect, as an ingredient of ointments and other preparations.
Benzyl alcohol is also a starting material for the preparation of numerous benzyl esters that are used as odorants, flavors, stabilizers for volatile perfumes, and plasticizers and is also employed in the extractive distillation of m- and p-xylenes and m- and p-cresols.
Other uses of Benzyl Alcohol include or have included heat-sealing of polyethylene films, in color photography as a development accelerator and in microscopy as embedding material (U.S. National Library of Medicine).
In industry, Benzyl Alcohol is used in the manufacture of other benzyl compounds, and in perfumery and flavoring.
As a pharmaceutical product, Benzyl Alcohol is used as an anti-parasite medication used to treat head lice.
Benzyl alcohol is also used as a common preservative in many injectable drugs.
Esters of benzyl alcohol are used in making perfume, soap, flavoring, lotion, and ointment.
Benzyl Alcohol finds application in color photography; the pharmaceuticals industry, cosmetics, and leather dyeing; and as an insect repellent.
Benzyl Alcohol occurs in natural products such as oils of jasmine and castoreum.
Benzyl alcohol is widely used as a solvent for the dielectrophoretic reconfiguration of nanowires, inks, paints, lacquers and epoxy resin coatings and as a precursor to a variety of esters used in soaps, perfumes and flavoring.
Benzyl Alcohol is employed as a local anesthetic which reduces the pain associated with lidocaine injection.
Benzyl Alcohol has a various applications in baby products, bath products, soaps and detergents, eye makeup, blushers, cleansing products, make up products as well as hair, nail and skin care products.
Benzyl alcohol is a preservative against bacteria, used in concentrations of 1 to 3 percent.
Benzyl Alcohol is used as a local anesthetic and to reduce pain associated with LIDOCAINE injection.
Also, Benzyl Alcohol is used in the manufacture of other benzyl compounds, as a pharmaceutic aid, and in perfumery and flavoring.
Benzyl Alcohol's one of those things that help your cosmetics not to go wrong too soon, aka a preservative.
No matter the origin, in small amounts (up to 1%) Benzyl Alcohol’s a nice, gentle preservative.
Benzyl Alcohol has to be combined with some other nice preservatives, like potassium sorbate to be broad spectrum enough.
Due to its natural occurrence in many white florals and its blending properties, Benzyl Alcohol is frequently employed in the construction or support of accords such as Jasmine, Lilac, Gardenia, Tuberose, Heliotrope, Muguet (Lily of the Valley), Rose, Orange Blossom, and Ylang-Ylang.
Benzyl Alcohol is often found in formulations alongside materials like Benzyl Acetate, Benzyl Salicylate, Lindenol (terpineol), Hydroxycitronellal, Lilial and Lyral and Methyl Anthranilate.
Benzyl Alcohol's primarily used in product formulation as a preservative to stop microorganisms from overgrowing in products, which could later lead to an infection.
Key applications of Benzyl Alcohol: Dyes, Laboratory chemicals, Medicines, Epoxy systems, Adhesives and Sealants, Automotive, Coating, Agricultural (non-pesticide), Air care products, and Electronics.
As a volatile alcohol in skin care, Benzyl Alcohol can pose a risk of sensitivity when used in high amounts but benzoyl alcohol is considered safe as used in cosmetics (usually in concentrations up to 5%, and it may be used up to 10% in hair dyes).
-Benzyl alcohol in skin care:
An organic alcohol that can be found naturally in some fruits
Benzyl Alcohol serves chiefly as a preservative in cosmetics products
Considered one of the least sensitizing preservatives in use
Deemed safe for use in concentrations up to 5%
BENEFITS OF BENZYL ALCOHOL:
*Versatility
*Good solvency power
*High purity
*Low vapor pressure
BENEFITS OF BENZYL ALCOHOL FOR SKIN:
Besides possibly having antioxidant properties and wound healing effects by promotion of collagen, benzyl alcohol doesn't have any specific benefits for your skin itself but rather helps to optimize skincare formulas so that they can better perform for your skin.
Here's what benzyl alcohol can do:
*Preserve the product:
Benzyl Alcohol acts as a preservative in skincare and cosmetic products due to its antibacterial and anti-fungal properties.
Any cosmetic or personal care product that is made with no preservatives (for example, preservative-free eye drops) generally comes in individual single-use containers to prevent contamination by contact or air.
Benzyl alcohol allows products to be bottled in larger packages designed for more than one use.
*Stabilizes the formula:
Benzyl Alcohol also acts as a stabilizing agent against the oxidative breakdown of the product, which means it allows your products to work more effectively for a longer period.
*Provides Antioxidant activity:
Benzyl Alcohol also has antioxidant properties, and antioxidants protect against free-radical damage.
*Dissolves ingredients:
Benzyl alcohol acts as a solvent and helps to dissolve other ingredients in a product's formula.
*Decreases viscosity:
Benzyl alcohol also decreases viscosity, which allows products to flow more easily.
*Imparts a nice scent:
As an aromatic alcohol, benzyl alcohol is naturally fragrant and slightly sweet.
Benzyl Alcohol's also naturally found in some essential oils, including ylang-ylang and jasmine, and has a delicate floral scent.
NATURAL OCCURRENCES OF BENZYL ALCOHOL:
Benzyl alcohol is produced naturally by many plants and is commonly found in fruits and teas.
Benzyl Alcohol is also found in a variety of essential oils including jasmine, hyacinth and ylang-ylang.
Benzyl Alcohol is also found in castoreum from the castor sacs of beavers.
Benzyl esters also occur naturally.
PREPARATION BENZYL ALCOHOL
Benzyl alcohol is produced industrially from toluene via benzyl chloride, which is hydrolyzed:
C6H5CH2Cl + H2O → C6H5CH2OH + HCl
Another route entails hydrogenation of benzaldehyde, a by-product of the oxidation of toluene to benzoic acid.
For laboratory use, Grignard reaction of phenylmagnesium bromide (C6H5MgBr) with formaldehyde and the Cannizzaro reaction of benzaldehyde also give benzyl alcohol.
The latter also gives benzoic acid, an example of an organic disproportionation reaction.
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES BENZYL ALCOHOL
Benzyl alcohol has a characteristic pleasant, fruity odor and a slightly pungent, sweet taste; the note tends to become similar to that of benzyl aldehyde on aging.
Benzyl Alcohol is slightly soluble in water, and miscible with alcohol, ether, chloroform and so on.
MAIN BENEFITS BENZYL ALCOHOL
*Preserves,
*stabilizes,
*dissolves ingredients
*Who should use it:
In general, benzyl alcohol is safe to use by anyone who does not have a true contact allergy to it.
*How often can you use it:
Benzyl alcohol is safe to use daily if you're not sensitive to it and if it's used at a low concentration.
*Works well with:
Benzyl alcohol works well with most, if not all, other ingredients.
*Don't use with:
Benzyl alcohol works well with most, if not all, other ingredients.
INDUSTRIES BENZYL ALCOHOL
*Pharma
*Energy Services
*Cleaning
*CASE & Construction
*Polymers
*Beauty & Personal Care
*Water Treatment
*Food & Nutrition
*Animal Nutrition
*Agriculture
*Lubricants
*Rubber
REACTIONS BENZYL ALCOHOL
Like most alcohols, Benzyl Alcohol reacts with carboxylic acids to form esters.
In organic synthesis, benzyl esters are popular protecting groups because they can be removed by mild hydrogenolysis.
Benzyl alcohol reacts with acrylonitrile to give N-benzylacrylamide.
This is an example of a Ritter reaction:
C6H5CH2OH + NCCHCH2 → C6H5CH2N(H)C(O)CHCH2
BENZYL ALCOHOL AT A GLANCE:
* An organic alcohol that can be found naturally in some fruits
* Serves chiefly as a preservative in cosmetics products
* Considered one of the least sensitising preservatives in use
* Deemed safe for use in concentrations up to 5%
WHAT IS BENZYL ALCOHOL USED FOR?
Benzyl Alcohol is an important and effective ingredient due to its antimicrobial properties and mild, pleasant scent.
Benzyl alcohol is thus widely used in personal care and cosmetic products.
*Skin care:
Benzyl alcohol is primarily used as a preservative in products like creams, lotions, and serums.
Benzyl alcohol prevents the growth of fungi and bacteria that can lead to spoilage and contamination of the product
*Hair care:
Benzyl alcohol also has the ability to stabilize formulations and help hair care products last longer.
Benzyl alcohol also works effectively to decrease the viscosity, thus improving the texture and feel of the products
*Cosmetic products:
Benzyl alcohol is used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics such as perfumes, colognes, and other scented products.
Benzyl alcohol has a mild, pleasant aroma that is well-suited for use in fragrances.
Additionally, Benzyl alcohol is used as a solvent in certain cosmetic formulations to help dissolve other ingredients and improve product consistency
ORIGIM OF BENZYL ALCOHOL:
Synthetically, Benzyl Alcohol can be made through several methods, including the hydrolysis of benzyl chloride with sodium hydroxide, the reduction of benzaldehyde with sodium borohydride, or the reaction of toluene with carbon monoxide and hydrogen gas in the presence of a catalyst.
The resulting product is subjected to purification methods such as distillation to obtain Benzyl Alcohol.
WHAT DOES BENZYL ALCOHOL DO IN A FORMULATION?
*Antimicrobial
*Perfuming
*Preservative
*Solvent
*Viscosity controlling
SAFETY PROFILE OF BENZYL ALCOHOL:
Benzyl Alcohol is safe for use in personal care and cosmetic products when used in the recommended concentrations.
Benzyl alcohol has been approved by regulatory bodies around the world and is used widely in the industry.
While it can be drying to the skin in high concentrations, Benzyl alcohol is typically used at low levels in formulations.
Additionally, Benzyl Alcohol is halal and vegan-friendly.
ALTERNATIVES OF BENZYL ALCOHOL:
*PHENOXYETHANOL,
*ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN,
*CAPRYLYL GLYCOL
ALTERNATIVE PARENTS OF BENZYL ALCOHOL:
*Primary alcohols
*Hydrocarbon derivatives
*Aromatic alcohols
SUBSTITUENTS OF BENZYL ALCOHOL:
*Benzyl alcohol
*Organic oxygen compound
*Hydrocarbon derivative
*Aromatic alcohol
*Primary alcohol
*Organooxygen compound
*Alcohol
*Aromatic homomonocyclic compound
FORMS OF BENZYL ALCOHOL:
Benzyl alcohol is a chemical that occurs naturally and in synthetic form.
In its synthetic form, Benzyl Alcohol's found in a wide range of products available to consumers, including:
vaping products,
*cosmetics, such as: hair styling products, face and body creams, hair bleach and colour, eye and face cleansers, deodorants and antiperspirants,
*household products, such as: air fresheners, cleaning wipes, all-purpose cleaners,
*automotive products, such as: fuel, car air fresheners,
*natural health products, such as: lip balm, sunscreen, arthritis cream,
*home improvement products, such as: epoxy glues, aerosol paints, wax/finish coating removers, prescription and non-prescription drugs
HISTORY OF BENZYL ALCOHOL:
LIEBIG and WO¨HLER first prepared benzyl alcohol from bitter almond oil (benzaldehyde) in 1832.
The structure of benzyl alcohol was determined in 1853 by CANNIZZARO.
CANNIZZARO used the reaction named after him, in which benzaldehyde is disproportionated into benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol through the action of an alkali.
PRODUCTION METHOD OF BENZYL ALCOHOL:
Benzyl chloride with potassium or sodium is heated for a long time, and hydrolyzes to yield benzyl alcohol.
Benzaldehyde in methanol and sodium hydroxide solution react to benzyl alcohol at 65~75 ℃.
Benzyl Alcohol has high purity.
Using benzyl chloride as raw materials, it is heated and hydrolyzes to yield benzyl alcohol in the presence of the sodium catalyst.
Specification of spices benzyl alcohol(QB792-81): the relative density of 1.041-1.046; refractive index of 1.538-1.541; boiling range 203-206℃ and distillate volume more than 95%; dissolving completely in 30 volumes of distilled water; containing more than 98 percent of alcohol; chlorine test (NF) as the side reaction.
Raw material consumption quota: benzyl chloride 1600kg/t; soda ash 1000kg/t.
Benzyl alcohol exists naturally in orange flower, ylang-ylang, jasmine, gardenia, acacia, lilac and hyacinth.
Benzyl chloride or benzaldehyde is used as raw materials to prepare benzyl alcohol in the industry.
Add chlorobenzyl to 12% sodium carbonate solution, heat to 93 ℃ and stir for 5h.
Then warm the mixture to 101~103℃ and react for 10h.
After the reaction, cool Benzyl Alcohol to the room temperature, and add salt to saturation.
After still standing for stratification, take the upper liquid and get crude products through pressure distillation.
Then refine to gain the target products.
The yield is 70%~72%.
C6H5CH2Cl+H2O[Na2CO3]→C6H5CH2OH+NaCl+CO2↑
In the presence of sodium hydroxide, formaldehyde and benzaldehyde react to produce benzyl alcohol by disproportionation reaction.
C6H5CHO+HCHO[NaOH]→C6H5CH2OH+HCOONa
PREPARATION BENZYL ALCOHOL
Benzyl alcohol is prepared commercially by the distillation of benzyl chloride with potassium or sodium carbonate.
Benzyl Alcohol may also be prepared by the Cannizzaro reaction of benzaldehyde and potassium hydroxide.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES BENZYL ALCOHOL
Benzyl Alcohol is a colorless, hygroscopic, air sensitive liquid with a faint, pleasant, aromatic odor.
Odor threshold concentration in water is 10 ppm.
OCCURRENCE BENZYL ALCOHOL
Benzyl Alcohol is often present in several essential oils and extracts of jasmine, tobacco, tea, neroli, copaiba, Acacia farnesiana Willd., Acacia cavenia Hook. and Arn., Robinia pseudacacia, ylang-ylang, Pandanus odoratissimus, Michelia champaca, Prunus laurocerasus, tuberose, orris, castoreum, violet leaves, clove buds and others.
Benzyl Alcohol is also found in fresh apple, apricot, mandarin peel oil, high bush blueberry, raspberry, strawberry fruit, American cranberry and cooked asparagus.
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES BENZYL ALCOHOL
Benzyl alcohol occurs in many essential oils and foods.
Benzyl Alcohol is a colorless liquid with a weak, slightly sweet odor.
Benzyl alcohol can be oxidized to benzaldehyde, for example, with nitric acid.
Dehydrogenation over a copper–magnesium oxide–pumice catalyst also leads to the aldehyde.
Esterification of benzyl alcohol results in a number of important fragrance and flavor materials.
Diphenylmethane is prepared by a Friedel–Crafts reaction of benzyl alcohol and benzene with aluminum chloride or concentrated sulfuric acid.
By heating benzyl alcohol in the presence of strong acids or strong bases, dibenzyl ether is formed.
PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of BENZYL ALCOHOL:
Chemical formula: C7H8O
Molar mass: 108.140 g·mol−1
Appearance: Colorless liquid
Odor: Slightly aromatic
Density: 1.044 g/cm3
Melting point: -15.2 °C (4.6 °F; 257.9 K)
Boiling point: 205.3 °C (401.5 °F; 478.4 K)
Solubility in water:
3.50 g/100 mL (20 °C)
4.29 g/100 mL (25 °C)
Solubility in other solvents: Soluble in benzene, methanol,
chloroform, ethanol, ether, acetone
log P: 1.10
Vapor pressure: 0.18 kPa (60 °C)
Acidity (pKa): 15.40
Magnetic susceptibility (χ): -71.83·10−6 cm3/mol
Refractive index (nD): 1.5396
Viscosity: 5.474 cP
Dipole moment: 1.67 D
Thermochemistry:
Std molar entropy (S⦵298): 217.8 J/(K·mol)
Std enthalpy of formation (ΔfH⦵298): -352 kJ/mol
Molecular Weight: 108.14 g/mol
XLogP3: 1.1
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 1
Rotatable Bond Count: 1
Exact Mass: 108.057514874 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass: 108.057514874 g/mol
Topological Polar Surface Area: 20.2 Ų
Heavy Atom Count: 8
Formal Charge: 0
Complexity: 55.4
Isotope Atom Count: 0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
Compound Is Canonicalized: Yes
Physical State: Liquid
Color: No data available
Odor: No data available
Melting Point/Freezing Point: No data available
Initial Boiling Point and Boiling Range: 205 °C at 1.013 hPa
Flammability (Solid, Gas): No data available
Upper/Lower Flammability or Explosive Limits:
Upper explosion limit: 13% (V),
Lower explosion limit: 1.3% (V)
Flash Point: 101 °C - DIN 51758
Autoignition Temperature: No data available
Decomposition Temperature: No data available
pH: No data available
Viscosity:
Kinematic viscosity: No data available,
Dynamic viscosity: No data available
Water Solubility: No data available
Partition Coefficient (n-Octanol/Water): Log Pow: 1.05 at 20 °C
Vapor Pressure: No data available
Density: 1.05 g/cm3 at 20 °C
Relative Density: No data available
Relative Vapor Density: No data available
Particle Characteristics: No data available
Explosive Properties: No data available
Oxidizing Properties: None
Other Safety Information: Dissociation constant: 15.4 at 25 °C
CAS Number: 100-51-6
EC Index Number: 603-057-00-5
EC Number: 202-859-9
Hill Formula: C₇H₈O
Chemical Formula: C₆H₅CH₂OH
Molar Mass: 108.14 g/mol
HS Code: 2906 21 00
Boiling Point: 205 °C (1013 hPa)
Density: 1.05 g/cm³ (20 °C)
Explosion Limit: 1.3 - 13% (V)
Flash Point: 101 °C DIN 51758
Ignition Temperature: 435 °C DIN 51794
Melting Point: -15.3 °C
Vapor Pressure: 0.07 hPa (20 °C)
Solubility: 40 g/L
Chemical Formula: C7H8O
Average Molecular Weight: 108.1378 g/mol
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight: 108.057514878 g/mol
IUPAC Name: Phenylmethanol
Traditional Name: Benzyl alcohol
CAS Registry Number: 100-51-6
SMILES: OCC1=CC=CC=C1
InChI Identifier: InChI=1S/C7H8O/c8-6-7-4-2-1-3-5-7/h1-5,8H,6H2
InChI Key: WVDDGKGOMKODPV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
C.A.S. Number: 100-51-6
MDL Number: MFCD00004599
EINECS Number: 202-859-9
ID PubChem Substance: 329749166
Linear Formula: C6H5CH2OH
Formula Weight: 108.14
Melting Point: -15 °C to -13 °C
Boiling Point: 203 °C to 205 °C
Density: 1.045 g/mL at 25 °C
Flash Point: 101 °C
Explosion Limit: 0.34% to 6.3%
Autoignition Temperature: 817 °F
Sensitivity & Storage: The product is chemically stable
under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).
It is hygroscopic and stable under recommended storage conditions.
Vapor Density: 3.7 (vs air)
Incompatible Materials: Various plastics
Reactivity: Forms explosive mixtures with air on intense heating.
A range from approximately 15 Kelvin below the flash point is to be rated as critical.
Partition Coefficient: 1.05 at 20 °C (log Pow)
Dissociation Constant: 15.4 at 25 °C
Assay: >99.99%
Appearance (Color): Colorless
Form: Liquid
Water Solubility: 26.8 g/L
logP: 1.07
logS: -0.61
pKa (Strongest Acidic): 15.02
pKa (Strongest Basic): -2.8
Physiological Charge: 0
Hydrogen Acceptor Count: 1
Hydrogen Donor Count: 1
Polar Surface Area: 20.23 Ų
Rotatable Bond Count: 1
Refractivity: 32.87 m³·mol⁻¹
Polarizability: 11.89 ų
Number of Rings: 1
Bioavailability: Yes
Rule of Five: Yes
Veber's Rule: Yes
Chemical Formula: C7H8O
IUPAC Name: phenylmethanol
InChI Identifier: InChI=1S/C7H8O/c8-6-7-4-2-1-3-5-7/h1-5,8H,6H2
InChI Key: WVDDGKGOMKODPV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Isomeric SMILES: OCC1=CC=CC=C1
Average Molecular Weight: 108.1378
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight: 108.057514878
CAS number: 100-51-6
EC index number: 603-057-00-5
EC number: 202-859-9
Hill Formula: C₇H₈O
Chemical formula: C₆H₅CH₂OH
Molar Mass: 108.14 g/mol
HS Code: 2906 21 00
Boiling point: 205 °C (1013 hPa)
Density: 1.05 g/cm³ (20 °C)
Explosion limit: 1.3 - 13 %(V)
Flash point: 101 °C
Ignition temperature: 435 °C
Melting Point: -15.3 °C
Vapor pressure: 0.07 hPa (20 °C)
Solubility: 40 g/l
Benzyl Alcohol: C₆H₅CH₂OH
Molar Mass: 108.14 grams per mole
Density: 1.044 grams per cubic centimetre
Melting Point: 257.9 K (-15.2 °C)
Boiling Point: 478.4 K (205.3 °C)
Form: Liquid
Prohibited Uses: For intended use only
Appearance: Liquid
Auto Ignition Temperature: 436 °C (817 °F)
Boiling Point: 205.3 °C (401.5 °F)
Color: Clear, Colorless
Density: 1.045 g/cm³ @ 20 °C (68 °F)
Dynamic Viscosity: 5.84 mPa.s
Flash Point: 100.1 °C (212.2 °F)
Melting Point: -15.4 °C (4.3 °F)
Odor: Slight
Relative Density: 1.04 @ 20 - 25 °C (68 - 77 °F)
Vapor Pressure: 0.07 hPa @ 20 °C (68 °F)
CAS: 100-51-6
Molecular Formula: C₇H₈O
Molecular Weight: 108.14 g/mol
MDL Number: MFCD00004599, MFCD03792087
InChI Key: WVDDGKGOMKODPV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
PubChem CID: 244
ChEBI: CHEBI:17987
IUPAC Name: Phenylmethanol
SMILES: OCC1=CC=CC=C1
CAS Min %: 98.5
CAS Max %: 100.0
Color: Colorless to Yellow
Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
Assay Percent Range: 99%
Linear Formula: C₆H₅CH₂OH
Refractive Index: 1.5380 to 1.5410 (20°C, 589nm)
Beilstein: 06, 428
Merck Index: 15, 1127
Formula Weight: 108.14
Vapor Pressure: 0.13 mbar at 20°C
Percent Purity: ≥98.5%
Grade: Pure
Physical Form: Liquid
Chemical Name or Material: Benzyl alcohol
Physical description: A clear colorless liquid with a pleasant odor.
Boiling point: 401°F
Molecular weight: 108.13
Freezing point/melting point: 4.5°F
Vapor pressure: 0.1 mmHg @ 68°F
Flash point: 213°F
Vapor density: 3.72
Specific gravity: 1.05
Ionization potential:
Lower explosive limit (LEL): 1.3%
Upper explosive limit (UEL): 13%
NFPA health rating: 1
NFPA fire rating: 1
NFPA reactivity rating: 0
Boiling Point: 205°C
Melting Point: -15°C
pH: 7.0
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water
Viscosity: Low to medium
Appearance at 20°C: Clear mobile liquid
Color: Colorless
Odor: Fruity, mild, sweet
Taste: Sweet
Optical rotation (°): 0 / 0
Density at 20°C (g/mL): 1.043 - 1.049
Refractive index nd20: 1.5390 - 1.5410
Flashpoint (°C): 100
Solubility: 1 mL in 30 mL of water
Assay (% GC): > 99
Acid value (mg KOH/g): < 0.5
Boiling Point: 205°C
Melting Point: -15°C
pH: 7.0
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water
Viscosity: Low to medium
FIRST AID MEASURES of BENZYL ALCOHOL:
-Description of first-aid measures:
*General advice:
Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
*If inhaled:
After inhalation:
Fresh air.
Immediately call in physician.
*In case of skin contact:
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin with water/ shower.
*In case of eye contact:
After eye contact:
Rinse out with plenty of water.
Call in ophthalmologist.
Remove contact lenses.
*If swallowed:
After swallowing: immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most).
Consult a physician.
-Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:
No data available
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES of BENZYL ALCOHOL:
-Environmental precautions:
Do not let product enter drains.
-Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Cover drains.
Collect, bind, and pump off spills.
Observe possible material restrictions.
Take up with liquid-absorbent material.
Dispose of properly.
Clean up affected area.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES of BENZYL ALCOHOL:
-Extinguishing media:
*Suitable extinguishing media:
Water
Foam
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Dry powder
*Unsuitable extinguishing media:
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
-Further information:
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water
system.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION of BENZYL ALCOHOL:
-Exposure controls:
--Personal protective equipment:
*Eye/face protection:
Use equipment for eye protection.
Safety glasses
*Skin protection:
Full contact:
Material: butyl-rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,7 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Splash contact:
Material: Viton
Minimum layer thickness: 0,7 mm
Break through time: 120 min
*Body Protection:
protective clothing
*Respiratory protection:
Recommended Filter type: Filter A (acc. to DIN 3181)
-Control of environmental exposure:
Do not let product enter drains.
HANDLING and STORAGE of BENZYL ALCOHOL:
-Precautions for safe handling:
*Advice on safe handling:
Work under hood.
*Hygiene measures:
Change contaminated clothing.
Preventive skin protection recommended.
Wash hands after working with substance.
-Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
*Storage conditions:
Tightly closed.
STABILITY and REACTIVITY of BENZYL ALCOHOL:
-Chemical stability:
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .