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

Ingredient 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
Chemical Name
Flavor Ingredient Class
Fragrance Ingredient Class
INCI Name
Ingredient Name
Ingredient Origin
Middle Notes
Olfactory Notes
Tilley Product Number
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Food Ingredients Functions
Molecular formula
C₇H₈O
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
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

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