Benzyl alcohol Chemical Properties mp -15 °C bp 205 °C density 1.045 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) vapor density 3.7 (vs air) vapor pressure 13.3 mm Hg ( 100 °C) refractive index n20/D 1.539(lit.) FEMA 2137 Fp 201 °F storage temp. 2-8°C solubility H2O: 33 mg/mL, clear, colorless Water Solubility 4.29 g/100 mL (20 ºC)
Chemical Properties colourless liquid General Description 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. Air & Water Reactions Slightly soluble in water.
Uses: Esters of benzyl alcohol are used in makingperfume, soap, flavoring, lotion, and ointment.It finds application in color photography;the pharmaceuticals industry, cosmetics,and leather dyeing; and as an insect repellent.It occurs in natural products such as oils ofjasmine and castoreum.
