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Benzyl alcohol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Benzyl alcohol is widely used as a solvent for the dielectrophoretic reconfiguration of nanowires, inks, paints, lacquers and epoxy resin coatings and as a precursor to a variety of esters used in soaps, perfumes and flavoring. It is employed as a local anesthetic which reduces the pain associated with lidocaine injection. It has a various applications in baby products, bath products, soaps and detergents, eye makeup, blushers, cleansing products, make up products as well as hair, nail and skin care products.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Benzyl alcohol is widely used as a solvent for the dielectrophoretic reconfiguration of nanowires, inks, paints, lacquers and epoxy resin coatings and as a precursor to a variety of esters used in soaps, perfumes and flavoring. It is employed as a local anesthetic which reduces the pain associated with lidocaine injection. It has a various applications in baby products, bath products, soaps and detergents, eye makeup, blushers, cleansing products, make up products as well as hair, nail and skin care products.
Solubility
Misicible with water, benzene, methanol, chloroform, ethanol, acetone and ether.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -15°C |
| Density | 1.045 |
| Boiling Point | 205°C |
| Flash Point | 100°C (212°F) |
| Odor | Aromatic |
| Refractive Index | 1.54 |
| Quantity | 250 g |
| Beilstein | 878307 |
| Merck Index | 14,1124 |
| Solubility Information | Misicible with water,benzene,methanol,chloroform,ethanol,acetone and ether. |
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Safety and Handling
- Benzyl alcohol
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Benzyl alcohol
RUO – Research Use Only