What is benzyl alcohol?
Benzyl alcohol (CAS 100-51-6), an organic compound with the chemical formula C7H8O and structural short form C6H5CH2OH, is one of the simplest aromatic alcohols and can be regarded as a phenyl-substituted methanol. In nature, most of them exist in the form of esters in essential oils, such as jasmine oil, hyacinth oil and Peru balsam contain this component.
What is benzyl alcohol used for in medicine?
Benzyl alcohol is mainly used as an excipient in medicinal products that are administered intramuscularly, such as antibiotics, anti-inflammatory or antipsychotic medicines where its anaesthetic properties reduce pain at the injection site.
What is benzyl alcohol (CAS 100-51-6) used for?
- Benzyl alcohol is used as solvent in ink, lacquer, coating, degreasing agent, dyeing polyamide,and as a bonding aid. It is also a chemical intermediate for synthesis of target molecules used in , cosmetics, preservatives, and flavoring & fragrance agents.
- Benzyl Alcohol Solvent is used as lubricant, water repellent and resin toughening agent.
- Benzyl Alcohol Liquid is used in the preparation of surfactants and other organic chemicals. It is also used as perfume, plasticizer and ointment matrix. Lubricant. Water resistant agent. Resin toughening agent.
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