Benzyl Alcohol, puriss., Honeywell

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 100-51-6
• Molecular Formula: C7H8O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 108.14
• MDL Number: MFCD00004599,MFCD03792087
• InChI Key: WVDDGKGOMKODPV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: benzyl alcohol, benzenemethanol, phenylcarbinol, benzoyl alcohol, hydroxytoluene, benzenecarbinol, phenylmethyl alcohol, alpha-toluenol, hydroxymethyl benzene, benzylalcohol
• PubChem CID: 244
• ChEBI: CHEBI:17987
• IUPAC Name: phenylmethanol
• SMILES: OCC1=CC=CC=C1

• Density: 1.045g/mL at 25°C
• Flash Point: 96°C (204.8°F)
• Ignition Residue: ≤0.005% (as SO₄)
• Ignition Point: 817°F
• Linear Formula: C₆H₅CH₂OH
• Quantity: 1 L
• UN Number: 3334
• Beilstein: 878307
• Vapor Density: 3.7 (vs air)
• Formula Weight: 108.14g/mol
• Vapor Pressure: 13.3mmHg (100°C), 3.75mmHg (77°C)
• Percent Purity: 99 to 100.5% (GC)
• Grade: puriss.
• Chemical Name or Material: Benzyl Alcohol, Meets analytical specification of Ph.Eur.BP, NF

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Benzyl alcohol

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H302 + H332-Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P284-¢In case of inadequate ventilation! wear respiratory protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.