Benzyl Alcohol
Manufacturing
Benzyl alcohol is an aromatic alcohol abbreviated 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 produced naturally by many plants and is commonly found in fruits and teas and a variety of essential oils.
Pharmaceuticals
Benzyl Alcohol is a aromatic alcohol. It is naturally occurring in essential oils like jasmine. Benzyl Alcohol is widely used in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, due to its antimicrobial properties. It is used as an antimicrobial preservative in injectable medications, and it is also used as an anesthetic. Benzyl Alcohol is also a solvent, and including in creams, ointments, and lotions.
Grade
- Tech
- NF/FCC
- NF/USP
- Injectable
- USD-NF
- Ph.Eur
- BP
- IP
- CDMF
- DMF
- Solvent
Other Names
- Phenylmethanol
- Phenylcarbinol
- Benzenemethanol
- Benzyl Hydroxide
Form
- Liquid
Abbreviations
- BnOH
- BA