Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
melting_point
4.5 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
boiling_point
401 u00b0F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
density
1.05 at 1515 u00b0F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
solubility
10 to 50 mg/mL at 70 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
vapor_pressure
0.1 mmHg at 68 u00b0F ; 1 mmHg at 136 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
flash_point
213 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
ph
A solution in water is neutral to litmus
GHS / SDS Safety
Warning
Irritant
Health Hazard
Acute Toxic
- H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H370: Causes damage to organs [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure]
- H332 (100%): Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]
- H302 (> 99.9%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H331: Toxic if inhaled [Danger Acute toxicity, inhalation]
- H315: Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H312: Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]
- H401: Toxic to aquatic life [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]
- H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]
- H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
- H332 (95.3%): Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]
- H227: Combustible liquid [Warning Flammable liquids]
- H319 (18.8%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects]
- H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]
- H332: Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]
- H312 (100%): Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 100-51-6 |
| IUPAC Name | phenylmethanol |
| InChI Key | WVDDGKGOMKODPV-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 244 |
| INCI Name | BENZYL ALCOHOL |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Benzyl Alcohol (CAS: 100-51-6) is an aromatic alcohol solvent with the molecular formula C7H8O that provides effective solvency properties for industrial applications. This liquid chemical serves critical functional roles in Beauty & Personal Care, Coatings & Construction, Industrial Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceuticals, and Textiles industries. With a boiling point of 401°F and flash point of 213°F, this phenylmethanol-based solvent offers reliable performance in demanding industrial processes.