Benzyl Alcohol (C7H8O)

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Over 40 years, ReAgent has established itself as a leading supplier of Quality Assured products, exceptional customer service and competitive prices. We supply top-grade benzyl alcohol in a variety of sizes, from 2.5L and 25L containers to 20L drums.

Buy online today where you can get discounts on bulk orders and nationwide next-day delivery. We even give you the option of custom labelling and packaging so that your style is reflected in the product. When you buy from us, you’re buying from suppliers who put your needs first.

Aromatic Alcohol

Benzyl alcohol (C₆H₅CH₂OH) forms an aromatic compound. This is a benzene ring with an alcohol group attached to it. Sometimes expressed as BnOH, it is known by several aliases, including phenylmethyl alcohol and benzenecarbinol.

This compound appears as a colourless liquid that is characterised by its pleasant aroma and sharp, burning taste. Its polarity and low toxicity make it a very useful solvent and it is miscible with a variety of substances, including:

• Water
• Benzene
• Methanol
• Chloroform
• Ethanol
• Ether
• Acetone

How is it Produced?

There are several different methods that are used to produce benzyl alcohol. The traditional method involves the hydrolysis of benzyl chloride in the presence of sodium hydroxide. Alternatively, it can also be prepared by a reaction phenylmagnesium bromide and formaldehyde.

But benzyl alcohol is also a naturally occurring product that is found in many food sources, including apricots, cocoa, cranberries, mushrooms and honey. It also occurs in many different plants, like jasmine and hyacinth, where it can be found in their essential oils.

How is it Used?

There is a wide range of applications that benzyl alcohol is suited towards. It is used most commonly, however, as a solvent in paints, lacquers and resin coatings. It is also used in the production of soap and perfume via an esterification reaction.

As a bacteriostatic, benzyl alcohol is a common ingredient in intravenous medical solutions where it behaves as a preservative. Another medical application that uses this compound is for the treatment of head lice in children older than 6 months.

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