BENZYL ALCOHOL
BENZYL ALCOHOL AR
Confirms to USP
Short Name: BENZYL ALCOHOL
Synonym: Benzene methanol
Basic Details
Article No.
LG0645
Grade
AR
Purity
99%
CAS No.
100-51-6
HS Code
2906.2100
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
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
Chemical 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
Non volatile matter
Max 0.05%
Acidity
Passes USP test
Heavy metal (as Pb)
Max 0.0001%
Iron (Fe)
Max 0.0001%
Acetophenone
Max 0.02%
Benzaldehyde (C6H5CHO)
Max 0.05%
Peroxide number
Max 5.0
Residue on ignition (at 600°C for 15 mins.)
Max 0.005%
Water (H2O)
Max 0.1%
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols
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