What is benzyl alcohol(BA)?
Benzyl alcohol is a kind of colorless transparent liquid; it sends out a slight fragrance, because its the smell and flavor of bitter almond if being put long time and oxidized to benzaldehyde and benzyl acid
Benzyl Alcohol Uses
Benzyl alcohol is primarily used as a solvent and an antimicrobial preservative, but it has also found use as an antiseptic and local anesthetic. It is also used as a raw material for various esters, used in the soap, perfume, and flavor industries.
What is dehydroacetic acid (DHA)?
Dehydroacetic Acid (DHA) is a low-toxic, high-efficiency, broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent, mainly used for mildew and corrosion prevention of food, coatings, oils, leather products, feed, packaging materials, and cosmetics. Its molecular formula is C8H8O4, molecular weight is 168.15, and its properties are colorless to white needle-shaped or plate-shaped crystals or white crystalline powder, odorless, slightly soluble in ethanol and cold water, and its aqueous solution is weakly acidic, with a melting point of 108-111°C and a boiling point of 269.9°C.
Dehydroacetic Acid Uses
Industrially, dehydroacetic acid has several uses, which include the following: as a fungicide and bactericide. The sodium salt, sodium dehydroacetate, is often used in place of dehydroacetic acid because of its greater solubility in water. as a food preservative to prevent pickle bloating in squash and strawberries.
Benzyl alcohol and dehydroacetic acid are effective preservatives that prevent the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and other pathogens.
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