Benzyl alcohol
CAS 100-51-6C7H8O108.14 g/mol
Benzyl alcohol is an aromatic alcohol that consists of benzene bearing a single hydroxymethyl substituent. It has a role as an antioxidant, a metabolite, a solvent and a fragrance.
IUPAC: phenylmethanol
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Physical & Chemical Properties
| Melting Point | 4.5 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 401 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.05 at 1515 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | 10 to 50 mg/mL at 70 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Flash Point | 213 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.1 mmHg at 68 °F ; 1 mmHg at 136 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| pH | A solution in water is neutral to litmus |
| Appearance | Benzyl alcohol appears as a clear colorless liquid with a pleasant odor. Slightly denser than water. Flash point 194 °F. Boiling point 401 °F. Contact may irritate skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. May be slightly toxic by ingestion. Used to make other chemicals. |
Data: PubChem · Last updated: 4/20/2026
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HS Code(s): 2906
Data: UN Comtrade
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