BENZYL ALCOHOL AR

Confirms to USP

Article No. Grade Purity CAS No. Molecular Formula Molecular Weight H.S. Code Shelf Life
SC1336 AR 99% 100-51-6 C7H8O 108.14 2906.2100 60 Months

Packings

250 ml,500 ml,1000 ml,2500 ml,25 Liters,200 Liters,2500 ml,2500 ml

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C Liquid
Colour Clear Colorless
Odour Faint aromatic odor
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -16 - -13 °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 436°C
Flash point [°C] 96 °C
Boiling point [°C] 203 - 205 °C
Initial boiling point [°C] 203°C
Final boiling point [°C] 205 °C
Evaporation rate 1.8
Vapour pressure [20°C] 0.125 hPa at 20 °C
Vapour density 3.73
Density [g/cm3] 1.045
Solubility in water [% weight] 33 g/l at 20 °C
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C 1.1

Specifications

Appearance Clear colorless liquid
Assay Min 99%
Clarity of solution (2 gm in 60 ml water) Passes USP test
Colour of solution Clear colorless solution
Weight/ mL at 20°C 1.043 - 1.048 g
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm) 1.538 - 1.541
Residue on evaporation Max 0.05%
Acidity (as per USP) Passes test
Heavy metal (as Pb) Max 0.0001%
Iron (Fe) Max 0.0001%
Acetophenone Max 0.02%
Peroxide number Max 5.0
Residue on ignition (at 600°C for 15 mins.) Max 0.005%
Water (H2O) Max 0.1%
Organic impurities, benzaldehyde and other related substances -
Benzaldehyde (C6H5CHO) Max 0.05%
Cyclohexyl methanol Max 0.1%
Total impurity (ethyl benzene) Max 0.04%
Total impurities (Dicylohexyl) Max 0.3%

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

Exclamation Mark
Symbol GHS07
Signal Word Warning
UN No. 3334
IMCO Class No. 9
Packing Group III
Hazardous Statement H302 + H332 - H319
Precaution Statement P261-P264-P270-P301+P312-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P337+P313
Risk Statement
Safety Statement
Revision Date : 30-Sep-2022