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Product Name:
Benzyl alcohol
Formula:
C7H8O
Synonyms:
Benzenemethanol;BnOH;Phenylcarbinol
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SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Warning |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Description
Benzyl alcohol, a monoaromatic primary alcohol, finds extensive application as a solvent and intermediate in various industries, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and flavor/fragrance. It exhibits the ability to form an intramolecular OH-π hydrogen bond and typically adopts a gauche cis conformation around the alcoholic group.