Benzyl Alcohol
Benzyl alcohol is an organic compound that is a colorless liquid with a mild pleasant aromatic odor. It is a natural constituent of a variety of essential oils and it is partially soluble in water. Benzyl alcohol is a useful solvent due to its polarity, low toxicity, and low vapor pressure. The world-wide consumption of benzyl alcohol is growing rapidly.
- Synonyms include:
- benzenemethanol
- phenylcarbinol
- phenylmethyl alcohol
- phenylmethanol
- alpha-Hydroxytoluene
- benzoyl alcohol
- hydroxytoluene
- benzenecarbinol
- alpha-toluenol
- hydroxymethyl)benzene.
Benefits of Benzyl Alcohols
Benzyl alcohol is used as a general solvent for inks, paints, lacquers, and epoxy resin formulations. It also finds utility in paint stripper formulations and as a component in water-borne coatings. It is a precursor to a variety of esters, used in the soap, perfume, and flavor industries, as well as for pharmaceuticals. Benzyl alcohol exhibits bacteriostatic and antipruritic properties. It is also used as a component in photographic developer.
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