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Organic Chemicals

Benzyl Alcohol AR

RA000170 CAS 100-51-6 AR

Identity

Product code
RA000170
CAS number
100-51-6
Grade
AR
Purity
99%
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
Appearance Clear colorless liquid —
Iron (Fe) Max 0.0001 % %
Acetophenone Max 0.02 % %
Peroxide number Max 5.0 —
Residue on ignition ( for 15 mins.) (600 °C) Max 0.005 % %
Water Max 0.1 % %
Benzaldehyde (C6H5CHO) Max 0.05 % %
Cyclohexyl methanol Max 0.1 % %
Total impurity (ethyl benzene) Max 0.04 % %
Total impurities (Dicylohexyl) Max 0.3 % %
Assay Min 99 % %
Clarity of solution (2 gm in 60 ml water) Passes USP test —
Colour of solution Clear colorless solution —
Weight/ mL (20 °C) 1.043 - 1.048 g g
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm) (20 °C) 1.538 - 1.541 —
Residue on evaporation Max 0.05 % %
Acidity Passes test —
Heavy metal Max 0.0001 % %

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
250 mL RA000170-PK-250ML
25 L RA000170-PK-25L
500 mL RA000170-PK-500ML
1 L RA000170-PK-1L
200 L RA000170-PK-200L
2.5 L RA000170-PK-2.5L