Benzyl Alcohol (Industrial Grade)
CAS Number: 100-51-6
Industrial-grade benzyl alcohol (≥99.0%) is an aromatic primary alcohol with a high boiling point and mild pleasant odor. It is widely used as a high-boiling reactive diluent in epoxy resin systems, a solvent for PVC and polyester, a flavoring agent carrier, and a pharmaceutical solvent and preservative.
Technical Specifications
| appearance | Colorless clear liquid |
| purity (%) | ≥99.0 |
| water content (%) | ≤0.10 |
| boiling point (°C) | 205.0 |
| density (g/mL, 20°C) | 1.043–1.046 |
Applications
- Reactive diluent and plasticizer for epoxy resin systems
- High-boiling solvent for PVC, cellulose, and polyester coatings
- Pharmaceutical solvent, preservative, and injectable vehicle
- Fragrance carrier and perfumery ingredient
- Solvent for ballpoint pen inks and specialty printing inks
Key Features
- Very high boiling point (205°C) providing excellent solvency retention in baked coatings
- Reactive functionality with epoxy curing agents enhancing crosslink density
- Approved as pharmaceutical excipient (USP/EP) for injectable formulations
- Low vapor pressure minimizing workplace VOC exposure during processing
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