Description
BENZYL ALCOHOL
IP • Commercial • FCC Grades
Benzyl Alcohol is an aromatic alcohol and one of the simplest naturally occurring aromatic compounds. It is a clear, colourless liquid with a faint, pleasant aromatic odour. Aaru Life Science supplies Benzyl Alcohol in multiple grades including IP, Commercial, and FCC, ensuring suitability across a wide range of pharmaceutical, fragrance, flavour, cosmetic, and industrial applications. Each batch is manufactured under strict quality control and is compliant with the respective pharmacopoeial and food-grade standards, making it a reliable choice for formulators, researchers, perfumers, and industrial users alike.
📘 IP Grade
🏭 Commercial Grade
🍽️ FCC Grade
🏭 Commercial Grade
🍽️ FCC Grade
🧾 1. Product Identification
| Product Name | Benzyl Alcohol |
|---|---|
| Other Names | Phenylmethanol, Phenylcarbinol, Benzenemethanol, Alpha-Hydroxytoluene |
| Chemical Formula | C₇H₈O |
| CAS Number | 100-51-6 |
| Molecular Weight | 108.14 g/mol |
| Grade | IP / Commercial / FCC |
| HS Code | 29062100 |
⚗️ 2. Physical & Chemical Properties
| Appearance | Clear, colourless liquid |
|---|---|
| Odour | Faint, pleasant aromatic odour |
| Boiling Point | 204 – 205°C |
| Melting Point | -15.3°C |
| Density | 1.042 – 1.047 g/cm³ at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.538 – 1.541 at 20°C |
| Flash Point | 93°C (closed cup) |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water (4 g/100 mL); miscible with ethanol, ether and most organic solvents |
📐 3. Grade-wise Specifications
| Parameter | IP | FCC (Food Grade) | Commercial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assay | ≥ 99.0% | ≥ 99.0% | ≥ 98.0% |
| Colour (APHA) | ≤ 10 | ≤ 10 | ≤ 20 |
| Refractive Index (20°C) | 1.538 – 1.541 | 1.538 – 1.541 | 1.537 – 1.542 |
| Specific Gravity (25°C) | 1.042 – 1.047 | 1.042 – 1.047 | 1.040 – 1.048 |
| Acid Value | ≤ 0.5 mg KOH/g | ≤ 0.5 mg KOH/g | ≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g |
| Water Content | ≤ 0.1% | ≤ 0.1% | ≤ 0.2% |
| Peroxide Value | ≤ 5 meq/kg | ≤ 5 meq/kg | ≤ 10 meq/kg |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) | ≤ 10 ppm | ≤ 10 ppm | ≤ 20 ppm |
| Appearance | Clear & colourless | Clear & colourless | Clear to pale yellow |
🧪 4. Applications & Uses
💊 Pharmaceutical formulations bacteriostatic preservative in injectable preparations, ophthalmic solutions and topical formulations
💉 Local anaesthetic used as a local anaesthetic agent in certain dermatological preparations
💄 Cosmetics & personal care preservative and fragrance ingredient in creams, lotions, shampoos and perfumes
🌸 Perfumery & fragrance industry fragrance ingredient and fixative in floral and oriental compositions
🍽️ Flavour industry flavouring agent in food, beverages and confectionery (FCC grade)
🧪 Solvent applications solvent for inks, paints, lacquers, epoxy resins and adhesives
🖨️ Printing inks & coatings solvent and carrier in specialty printing ink formulations
🧵 Textile industry solvent and carrier in dyeing of synthetic fibres and fabric finishing
📸 Photographic chemicals solvent and developing agent in photographic processing
🔌 Electronics industry cleaning solvent for precision electronic components and circuit boards
🏚️ 5. Storage & Handling
| Storage Condition | Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight, heat sources and open flames. Keep container tightly closed. Store away from strong oxidising agents and acids. |
|---|---|
| Shelf Life | 2 years from date of manufacture in original sealed packaging. |
| Hazard Classification | Combustible liquid (Flash Point 93°C). Mildly irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Avoid prolonged inhalation and skin contact. Use with adequate ventilation. |
| Regulatory Status | Compliant with IP pharmacopoeia and FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) standards. Approved for use in pharmaceutical, food and cosmetic applications. |
| Packaging | 25 Kg. / 35 Kg. / 50 Kg. / 250 Kg. Plastic Drums |
| Documents Available | Certificate of Analysis (COA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) available on request. |
✅ Aaru Life Science Trusted Benzyl Alcohol Supplier (IP/Commercial/FCC) | COA & MSDS available on request
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