Benzyl Alcohol

1. Characteristics and Application
1.1. Molecular formula, structural formula and molecular weight
Molecular formula: C₇H₈O
Molecular weight: 108.14
Structural formula: 
1.2. Characteristics
Appearance & character: colorless transparent liquid; faint fragrant and burning scent; oxidized to benzaidehyde and 
benzoic acid after placed in the air for long time, so it can have bitter apricot kernel scent.
Boiling point: 205.4°C
Melting point: -15.3°C
Flash point:
Self-ignition point: 435°C
Specific gravity(20°C): 1.0455
Refractive Index (ηD20): 1.5395
Solubility: soluble in water with 1:30, miscible with alcohol, chloroform and with fatty and essential oils.
1.3. Applications
Benzyl alcohol is a good middle boiling point solvent. The main applications:
· paint solvent; ink solvent; plexiglass solvent; photographic developing agent; PVC stabilizer; medicine, synthetic resin solvent; ointment or liquid medicine; solvent for meat products stamp-pad ink and ball-point pen oil. 
· carpet degreaser; crater cleaning agent; silicone solvent stabilizer; benzyl ester or ether intermediate.
· Benzyl alcohol is a kind of very useful perfume fixative. It is an indispensable spice when jasmine, tuberose or ylang is mixed, and used to compound soap and daily cosmetics.
1.4. Package, Storage and Transportation 
1.4.1. Package
Packing material: galvanized iron drum or steel drum
Standard for Net Weight: 200kgs per drum or 210kgs per drum
1.4.2. Storage
Store in a cool and dry place.
1.4.3. Transportation
Transport should avoid strong vibration, exposure, high temperature, smoke and fire.
2. Quality Standard 
We produce three grades of benzyl alcohol, technical grade, pharmaceutical grade (BP2000) and perfumery grade to satisfy customers’ demand for all quality standard and special quality standard.