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Benzyl alcohol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Benzyl alcohol is widely used as a solvent for the dielectrophoretic reconfiguration of nanowires, inks, paints, lacquers and epoxy resin coatings and as a precursor to a variety of esters used in soaps, perfumes and flavoring. It is employed as a local anesthetic which reduces the pain associated with lidocaine injection. It has a various applications in baby products, bath products, soaps and detergents, eye makeup, blushers, cleansing products, make up products as well as hair, nail and skin care products.
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Benzyl alcohol is widely used as a solvent for the dielectrophoretic reconfiguration of nanowires, inks, paints, lacquers and epoxy resin coatings and as a precursor to a variety of esters used in soaps, perfumes and flavoring. It is employed as a local anesthetic which reduces the pain associated with lidocaine injection. It has a various applications in baby products, bath products, soaps and detergents, eye makeup, blushers, cleansing products, make up products as well as hair, nail and skin care products.
Solubility
Misicible with water, benzene, methanol, chloroform, ethanol, acetone and ether.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Melting Point
-15°C
Density
1.045
Boiling Point
205°C
Flash Point
100°C (212°F)
Odor
Aromatic
Refractive Index
1.54
Quantity
250 g
Beilstein
878307
Merck Index
14,1124
Solubility Information
Misicible with water,benzene,methanol,chloroform,ethanol,acetone and ether.
Hazard Category
H302+H332-H319
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H302-H332
Harmful if swallowed.
Harmful if inhaled.
Precautionary Statement
P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280i-P301+P312-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P314-P330-P501c
EINECSNumber
202-859-9
RTECSNumber
DN3150000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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