Benzyl alcohol
Benzylalkohol · Alkohol benzylowy · كحول بنزيلي · Βενζυλική αλκοόλη · Alcohol bencílico · بنزیل الکل · Alcool benzylique · בנזיל אלכוהול · बेन्जाइल अल्कोहल · Benzil-alkohol · Benzil alkohol · Alcool benzilico
| CAS | 100-51-6 |
|---|---|
| EC | 202-859-9 |
| Formula | C7H8O |
| Molar mass | 108.14 g/mol |
| LEL | 1.3 % vol |
| UEL | 13.0 % vol |
| Flash point | 93 °C |
| Autoignition temperature | 436 °C |
| Temperature class | T2 |
| Relative density of the gas or vapour (air = 1) | 3.73 |
| GHS | Warning · H302, H317, H319 |
Benzyl alcohol is an aromatic alcohol that consists of benzene bearing a single hydroxymethyl substituent. It has a role as an antioxidant, a metabolite, a solvent and a fragrance. Benzyl alcohol appears as a clear colorless liquid with a pleasant odor. Slightly denser than water. Flash point 194 °F.