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Benzyl Alcohol (Pharmaceutical Grade Preservative)

CAS Number: 100-51-6

Pharmaceutical grade Benzyl Alcohol is an aromatic alcohol used as an antimicrobial preservative and solvent in injectable, topical, and oral formulations. At concentrations of 0.9–2.0%, it is effective against a broad spectrum of microorganisms. It also provides mild local anesthetic properties that reduce injection site pain in parenteral products.

Technical Specifications

assay (%)≥99.0
appearanceClear, colorless liquid with faint aromatic odor
water content (%)≤0.1
heavy metals (ppm)≤10
specific gravity (20°C)1.042–1.047
acidity (as benzoic acid, %)≤0.05

Applications

  • Injectable multi-dose vial preservative
  • Topical antiseptic and preservative
  • Solvent for poorly water-soluble APIs
  • Oral liquid preservative
  • Cosmetic preservative

Key Features

  • Broad-spectrum antimicrobial preservative
  • Local anesthetic effect for injectables
  • Effective at low concentrations (0.9–2%)
  • USP/NF, EP compliant

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