Benzyl Alcohol
Benzyl alcohol is an aromatic alcohol with the formula C7H8O. The benzyl group is often abbreviated "Bn", thus benzyl alcohol is denoted as BnOH. Benzyl alcohol is a colourless liquid with a mild pleasant aromatic odour. It is a useful solvent due to its polarity, low toxicity, and low vapor pressure.
- Synonyms
- Aromatic alcohol I Benzenemethanol I Phenylmethanol
- Chemical Formula
- C7H8O
- CAS Number
- 100-51-6
Characteristics
- Molar Weight
- 108.14g/mol
- Melting Point
- -15 °C
- Boiling Point
- 205 °C
- Flash Point
- 99 °C
- Density
- 1.045 g/mL at 25 °C
- Forms
- Liquid (clear)
Uses and Applications
Key applications
- Dyes
- Laboratory chemicals
- Medicines
- Epoxy systems
- Adhesives and Sealants
- Automotive
- Coating
- Agricultural (non-pesticide)
- Air care products
- Electronics