Benzyl Alcohol 99.65% Ph Eur

What is Benzyl Alcohol?: It 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 colourless liquid with a mild pleasant aromatic odour. 

Consistent Quality: We carefully source Benzyl Alcohol 99.65% to ensure reliable and consistent performance, ensuring reproducibility.

Eur Ph Conformity: This product conforms to the quality and purity standards set by the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.)

Shipped from Manchester, UK Facility: Our Benzyl Alcohol is sourced and packaged using non-toxic, chemical-resistant containers, ensuring reliable quality for our customers.

Frequent Uses

Industrial Solvent

Used in the manufacture of paints, coatings, and inks due to its ability to dissolve a wide range of substances.

Chemical Intermediate

Serves as a precursor in the production of other chemicals, such as benzyl esters and benzyl chloride.

Preservative in Injectable Medications

Used as an antimicrobial preservative in multi-dose vials to prevent bacterial contamination.

• Pharmaceutical Grade
• Cosmetic Grade
• Nanotechnological Uses
• Healthcare Applications – bacteriostaic Preservative
• Identifying Quartz
• Fragrance
• Soap Manufacture
• Inks, Paints, Lacquers

Pharmaceutical Grade
Suitable for Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Applications

Assay: >99.65%
M.F.: C7H8O
M.W.: 108.14
M.P.: -15 °C
S.G.: 10.43-1.047
R.I.: 1.539 - 1.541
Colour: <20.0 APHA
Water (wt%): 0.100% (KF)
Chlorinated Compounds (as Cl): 0.005%%
Benzaldehyde: <0.030%
Iron (Fe): <0.00010%
Others: <0.50%

Cas Number: 100-51-6

Einecs Number: 202-859-9

HS Code / Commodity Code: 2906210000