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Organic Chemicals

Benzyl Alcohol Extra Pure

RA000169 CAS 100-51-6 Extra Pure

Identity

Product code
RA000169
CAS number
100-51-6
Grade
Extra Pure
Purity
98%
Molecular formula
C7H8O
Molecular weight
108.14

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Evaporation rate 1.8 —
Vapour pressure [20°C] 0.125 hPa hPa
Vapour density 3.73 —
Density [g/cm3] 1.045 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] 33 g/L g/L
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C 1.1 —
Colour Clear Colorless —
Odour Faint aromatic odor —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -16 - 13 °C °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 436 °C °C
Flash point [°C] 96 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 203 - 205 °C °C
Initial boiling point [°C] 203 °C °C
Final boiling point [°C] 205 °C °C

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance Clear colourless liquid — —
Impurity A Max 0.15 % % —
Impurity B Max 0.1 % % —
Total impurity (ethyl benzene) Max 0.04 % % —
Total impurities (Dicylohexyl) Max 0.3 % % —
Residue on evaporation Max 0.05 % % —
Assay 98.0 - 100.5 % % —
Identification Passes test — IR
Weight/ mL (20 °C) 1.04 - 1.05 g g —
Peroxide number Max 5.0 — —
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm) (20 °C) 1.536 - 1.542 — —
Acid value (mg KOH/gm) Max 0.5 — —

12 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 L RA000169-PK-25L
500 mL RA000169-PK-500ML
1 L RA000169-PK-1L
200 L RA000169-PK-200L
2.5 L RA000169-PK-2.5L