Benzyl alcohol
Request a quote| Catalog Number | ACM100516-1 |
| CAS | 100-51-6 |
| Structure | ![{[CurrentData.Name]}](https://resource.alfa-chemistry.com/structure/100-51-6.gif) |
| Description | Benzyl alcohol is an aromatic alcohol with the formula C6H5CH₂OH. The benzyl group is often abbreviated “Bn” (not to be confused with “Bz” which is used for benzoyl), thus benzyl alcohol is denoted as BnOH. Benzyl alcohol is a Colorless liquid with a mild pleasant aromatic odor. It is a useful solvent due to its polarity, low toxicity, and low vapor pressure. Benzyl alcohol is partially soluble in water (4g/100mL) and completely miscible in alcohols and diethyl ether. The anion produced by deprotonation of the alcohol group is known as benzylate or benzyloxide. |
| IUPAC Name | Phenylmethanol |
| Synonyms | Benzylalkohol |
| Molecular Weight | 108.14 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H8O |
| Canonical SMILES | C1=CC=C(C=C1)CO |
| Inchi | InChI=1S/C7H8O/c8-6-7-4-2-1-3-5-7/h1-5,8H,6H2 |
| InChIKey | WVDDGKGOMKODPV-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Boiling Point | 205 °C |
| Melting Point | -15 °C |
| Flash Point | 201 °F |
| Purity | 99%+ |
| Density | 1.045 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| Solubility | Soluble in water, ethanol, ether |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Storage | 2-25 °C |
| Physical State | Liquid |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.539(lit.) |
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