Product Description

1. Basic Information

   Molecular Formula: ()

   Molecular Weight: 108.14

   CAS No.: 100-51-6

   Synonyms: Benzyl alcohol, α-hydroxytoluene, phenylmethanol
2. Physical Properties

   Appearance: Colorless transparent liquid with a faint aromatic odor

   Melting Point: -15.3℃

   Boiling Point: 205.3℃

   Density: 1.045 g/mL (25℃)

   Solubility: Slightly soluble in water (4.29 g/100 mL, 20℃), miscible with organic solvents such as ethanol, ether, acetone and benzene

   Flash Point: 100℃ (closed cup)

   Vapor Pressure: 0.13 kPa (58℃)
3. Chemical Properties

   Oxidation Reaction: Easily oxidized to benzaldehyde and further to benzoic acid

   Esterification Reaction: Reacts with organic acids to form benzyl esters, which are important intermediates for fragrances and plasticizers

   Halogenation Reaction: Reacts with hydrohalic acids and phosphorus halides to form benzyl halides (common alkylating agents)

   Stability: Stable at room temperature; prone to oxidation upon prolonged storage to produce benzaldehyde (with a bitter almond odor)
4. Main Applications
5. Pharmaceutical Field

   Injection Solvent/Analgesic: Reduces injection pain, e.g., as a solvent for spectinomycin

   Local Anesthesia/Antisepsis: Preservative for topical preparations, eye drops and injections

   Head Lice Treatment: For head lice infestations in patients aged 6 months and above
6. Daily Chemicals and Fragrances

   Perfumes and Cosmetics: Solvent, fixative and preservative

   Flavor Raw Material: Used in floral fragrances such as jasmine and hyacinth
7. Food Industry

   Food Additive (E1519): Preservative and flavor enhancer

   Applications: Candies, baked goods, beverages, chewing gum, etc.
8. Industrial Applications

   Solvent: Coatings, inks, epoxy resins, adhesives, cleaning agents

   Organic Synthesis: Preparation of benzyl esters, benzyl ethers, dyes and pharmaceutical intermediates

   Plasticizer: Used in the processing of cellulose esters and resins
9. Safety

   Toxicity: Low toxicity (Cramer Class I), with certain toxicity upon oral or dermal absorption

   Irritation: Irritating to skin, eyes and mucous membranes, may cause contact dermatitis

   Contraindication: Prohibited for intramuscular injection in neonates (may cause gasping syndrome)

   Storage: Cool, well-ventilated, sealed, away from fire sources and oxidizing agents
10. Natural Sources

    Naturally occurs in essential oils such as jasmine, hyacinth and ylang-ylang, as well as in fruits and tea leaves, mostly in the form of esters.
11. Industrial Preparation

    Chlorination-Hydrolysis Method (Mainstream): Toluene is chlorinated to form benzyl chloride, which is then hydrolyzed to obtain benzyl alcohol

    Cannizzaro Reaction: Benzaldehyde undergoes disproportionation in alkali to produce benzyl alcohol and benzoic acid

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