Benzyl alcohol 99,95+% FCC, USP, Ph. Eur, BP, Ultra Pure

What is Benzyl Alcohol?

Benzyl alcohol is an alcohol with the condensed structural formula C6H5-CH2OH. It is a colorless liquid with a characteristic odor at room temperature. Unlike many other alcohols, Benzyl alcohol is not flammable.

What Is Benzyl Alcohol Used For?

It is an important solvent in the paint and ink industry, additive for ballpoint pen pastes, paint auxiliaries and disinfectants, development accelerator in color photochemistry and starting material for the production of esters. Esters of benzyl alcohol with various monocarboxylic acids have an odor character, for example benzyl acetate and benzyl benzoate. It is also used as a preservative in injectables and cosmetics.

It dissolves cellulose esters, cellulose ethers, fats, oils and resins, is an approved extraction solvent and reactive solvent in many construction chemicals and a component of paint strippers, many essential vegetable oils and is used as a viscosity regulator.

In the EU it is approved as a food additive with the number E1519 as a carrier for the production of flavors for certain drinks, confectionery and baked goods. There is a maximum limit of 5 mg per kilogram of body weight for benzoic acid and benzoates together. Benzyl alcohol is considered harmless in such concentrations, but is known to be an allergen.

Benzyl alcohol lotion against head lice

Benzyl alcohol is used in medicines against head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis). After contact with benzyl alcohol, the parasites are temporarily unable to close the respiratory openings. The airways can then be blocked with oils and the lice can be killed by suffocation.

In 2009, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a head lice treatment under the trade name Ulesfia®, which contains 5% benzyl alcohol and 5% mineral oil as the active ingredient. The lotion is applied to dry hair and rinsed with water after a ten-minute exposure time. The treatment must be repeated after 7 days, as the product is not effective against nits. In a study of more than 600 subjects, 75% of the subjects were lice-free after 14 days compared to 15% in the control group (non-medicated lotion). Skin and eye irritation may occur as a side effect. Please note that this product cannot be used purely as a medicine and may never be used without the permission of your doctor.

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Technical information

Phenyl methanol, Phenyl carbinol
Empirical formula C7H8O
Molar mass (M) 108.14 g/mol
Density (D) 1.041 g/cm³
Boiling point (bp) 205.3°C
Flash point (flp) 100.4°C
Melting point (mp) -15.4°C
WCK 1
CAS no. 100-51-6
EC-No. 202-859-9

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