Introduction & Applications
Benzyl alcohol is colorless transparent liquid. It is slightly aromatic, and slightly soluble in water. It can be miscible with ethanol, ether, chloroform, etc.
Benzyl Alcohol has a wide range of applications, such as coatings, lacquers, photo developer systems, metal cleaning formulations, cosmetics, hair care and so on. It is used in pharmaceuticals and flavor and fragrance industries. It is also raw material of itself various esters. Due to its low volatility and low toxicity, it is a great solvent in many specialist applications and a versatile co-solvent used in curing agent formulations for epoxy resins used in coatings, flooring systems and adhesives, etc.
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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
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Molecular Formula
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C7H8O
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Molecular Weight
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108.13
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Molecular Structure
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Appearance
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Colorless or slightly yellow liquid
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Odor
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Faintly aromatic
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Assay
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98%-100.5%
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Acidity
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≤0.1%
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Cloride
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≤0.005%
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Peroxide value
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≤5
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Specific gravity
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1.043-1.049
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Refractive index
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1.538-1.541
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Residue on evaporation
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≤0.05%
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Benzaldehyde
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≤0.03%
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Water
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≤0.1%
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Grade: USP/ EP/BP
Packing: 210kg or 25kg/drum
Shelf life: 24 months
Storage: Store in a cool, ventilated warehouse. Keep away from fire and heat. Protect from direct sunlight. |
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