BENZYL ALCOHOL

BENZYL ALCOHOL is a product essential for the food and nutrition market, particularly in various food applications. It enriches culinary creations with its aromatic, faint, floral, fruity, and sweet olfactory notes. Serving as a flavoring agent, enhances the taste profile of diverse food products.

INCI Name: Benzyl Alcohol

Raw Material Origin: Synthetic

Labeling Claims: Animal Products-free, Not Tested on Animals, Pesticide-free, Residual Solvent-free

Certifications & Compliance: FDA 21 CFR 182.60, Regulation (EC) No. 1334/2008

Synonyms: (Hydroxymethyl)benzene, alpha-Hydroxytoluene, alpha-Toluenol, Benzalalcohol, Benzenecarbinol, Benzenmethanol, Benzylic Alcohol, Hydroxymethylbenzene, Hydroxytoluene, Phenylcarbinol, Phenylmethanol, Phenylmethyl Alcohol

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Identification & Functionality

CAS-US
100-51-6
Chemical Name
Benzyl alcohol
Flavor Ingredient Class
Aroma Ingredients
Fragrance Ingredient Class
Fragrance Compound
INCI Name
Benzyl Alcohol
Ingredient Name
Benzyl Alcohol
Middle Notes
Sweet
Olfactory Notes
Aromatic,
Faint,
Floral,
Fruity ,
Sweet
Raw Material Origin
Synthetic
Tilley Product Number
10020-03
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Fragrance Ingredient
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Fragrance Ingredient
Food Ingredients Functions
Flavoring Agent
Molecular formula
C₇H₈O
Technologies
Cleaning Ingredients,
Cosmetic Ingredients,
Flavor & Fragrance Ingredients,
Food Ingredients
Product Families
Flavor & Fragrance Ingredients — Flavors
Formulated Flavors
Cleaning Ingredients — Functional Additives
Aroma Ingredients
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Aroma Ingredients
Food Ingredients — Taste & Flavor
Flavor Ingredients

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Animal Products-free,
Not Tested on Animals,
Pesticide-free,
Residual Solvent-free

Applications & Uses

Markets
Food & Nutrition,
Personal Care
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Fragrances & Perfumes
Food & Nutrition — Food
Other Food Applications
Application Format
Leave On
Food & Nutrition Applications
Flavors
Fragrances & Perfume Applications
Fragrances & Perfumes

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid
Appearance
Clear colorless liquid
Odor
Faint aromatic odor
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight108.14--
Refractive Index (at 20°C)1.538 - 1.542-FCC METHOD
Boiling Point205°C-
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)1.042 - 1.048-FCC METHOD
Puritymin. 99.00 %QC 30.M, Gas Chromatography
Flash Point212°F-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Directive 178/2002/EC,
Directive 231/2012/EC,
Directive 872/2012/EU,
FDA 21 CFR 182.60,
FLAVIS #2.01,
Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009,
Regulation (EC) No. 1333/2008,
Regulation (EC) No. 1334/2008
Chemical Inventories
AIIC (Australia),
ECL (Korea),
ENCS (Japan),
IECSC (China),
PICCS (Phillipines),
TCSI (Taiwan),
TSCA (USA)

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
730 days
Storage Information
  • Stable under normal conditions
  • Store in a cool, dry place away from heat and sunlight
  • Shelf life considerations apply only for original unopened containers
  • Shelf Life: 730 days