Cosmetic Grade CAS 100-51-6 Benzyl Alcohol
Products Description
Benzyl alcohol is a kind of colorless transparent liquid; sending out slight fragrance, because its smell and flavor of bitteralmond if being put long time and oxidized to benzaldehyde and benzyl acid.
Benzyl Alcohol has a wide range of applications, such as coatings, lacquers, photo developer systems, metal cleaning formulations, cosmetics, hair care and so on. It is used in pharmaceuticals and flavor and fragrance industries. It is also raw material of itself various esters. Due to its low volatility and low toxicity, it is a great solvent in many specialist applications and a versatile co-solvent used in curing agent formulations for epoxy resins used in coatings, flooring systems and adhesives, etc.
BASIC ANALYSIS
| Items of Analysis | Specification |
| Appearance | Clear, Colourless, Oily Liquid |
| Purity (% ) | 99.95min |
| Benzaldehyde (ppm) | 300max |
| Acidity(As Benzoic Acid) (%) | 0.1max |
| Chloride (%) | 0.005 Max |
| Color (Hazen) | 10 Max |
| Specific Gravity (20℃) | 1.043-1.048 |
| Refractive Index (20℃) | 1.538-1.541 |
| Water(%) | 0.1max |
| Clarity Of Solution(1+30) | Clear |
Applications
Benzyl alcohol id used as solvent in ink, lacquer, coating, degreasing agent, dyeing polyamide,and as a bonding aid. It is also a chemical intermediate for synthesis of target molecules used in , cosmetics, preservatives, and flavoring & fragrance agents.
It is used as lubricant, water repellent and resin toughening agent.
It is used in the preparation of surfactants and other organic chemicals. It is also used as perfume, plasticizer and ointment matrix. Lubricant. Water resistant agent. Resin toughening agent.
Cosmetics and Personal Care:
- Preservative: Benzyl alcohol is often used as a preservative in cosmetic formulations due to its antimicrobial properties, helping to prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi.
- Fragrance: It is used as a fragrance ingredient in perfumes and personal care products.
- Solvent: It serves as a solvent for various cosmetic ingredients, enhancing the formulation’s texture and stability.
Pharmaceuticals:
- Antiseptic: Benzyl alcohol has mild antiseptic properties and is sometimes used in topical medications.
- Solvent for Drugs: It is used as a solvent in injectable medications and other pharmaceutical formulations.
Industrial Applications:
- Solvent: Benzyl alcohol is used as a solvent in various industrial applications, including paint thinners, coatings, and adhesives.
- Chemical Intermediate: It serves as a precursor in the synthesis of other chemicals, such as benzyl esters and benzyl chloride.
