| Specifications | |
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| Assay (GC) | 98.0 - 100.5 % |
| Identity (IR) | conforms |
| Appearance of solution (nephelometric) | conforms |
| Clarity of solution | conforms |
| Colour of solution | conforms |
| Acidity | conforms |
| Refractive index (n 20/D) | 1.538 - 1.541 |
| Density (d 20 °C/20 °C) | 1.043 - 1.049 |
| Peroxide value | ≤ 5.0 |
| Related substances (GC) (Benzaldehyde (Impurity A)) | ≤ 0.15 % |
| Related substances (GC) (Cyclohexylmethanol (Impurity B)) | ≤ 0.10 % |
| Related substances (GC) (Sum of peaks with a relative retention less than that of benzyl alcohol) | ≤ 0.04 % |
| Related substances (GC) (Sum of peaks with a relative retention greater than that of benzyl alcohol) | ≤ 0.3 % |
| Related substances (GC) (disregard limit) | ≤ 0.0001 % |
| Benzene (GC) | ≤ 0.0002 % |
| Chlorobenzene (GC) | ≤ 0.01 % |
| Toluene (GC) | ≤ 0.01 % |
| Other residual solvents (ICH Q3C) | excluded by manufacturing process |
| Evaporation residue | ≤ 0.050 % |
| Water | ≤ 0.10 % |
| Residues of metal catalysts or metal reagents acc. to EMEA/CHMP/SWP/4446/2000 are not likely to be present. Conforms to Ph Eur, BP, JP, NF |
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Key Spec Table
| CAS # | EC Number | Hill Formula | Chemical Formula | Molar Mass | Grade Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100-51-6 | 202-859-9 | C₇H₈O | C₆H₅CH₂OH | 108.14 g/mol | Ph Eur,BP,JP,NF |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Catalogue Number | 100981 |
| Synonyms | Phenylcarbinol |
| Product Information | |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 100-51-6 |
| EC index number | 603-057-00-5 |
| EC number | 202-859-9 |
| Grade | Ph Eur,BP,JP,NF |
| Hill Formula | C₇H₈O |
| Chemical formula | C₆H₅CH₂OH |
| Molar Mass | 108.14 g/mol |
| HS Code | 2906 21 00 |
| Structure formula Image | |
| Applications | |
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| Application | Benzyl alcohol suitable for use as excipient EMPROVE® exp Ph Eur,BP,JP,NF. Benzyl alcohol CAS No. 100-51-6, EC Number 202-859-9. Benzyl alcohol MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS here. |
| Physicochemical Information | |
|---|---|
| Boiling point | 205 °C (1013 hPa) |
| Density | 1.05 g/cm3 (20 °C) |
| Explosion limit | 1.3 - 13 %(V) |
| Flash point | 101 °C DIN 51758 |
| Ignition temperature | 435 °C DIN 51794 |
| Melting Point | -15.3 °C |
| Vapor pressure | 0.07 hPa (20 °C) |
| Solubility | 40 g/l |
| Toxicological Information | |
|---|---|
| LD 50 oral | LD50 Rat 1620 mg/kg |
| Safety Information according to GHS | |
|---|---|
| Hazard Pictogram(s) |  |
| Hazard Statement(s) | H302 + H332: Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled H319: Causes serious eye irritation. |
| Precautionary Statement(s) | P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. |
| RTECS | DN3150000 |
| Storage class | 10 - 13 Other liquids and solids |
| WGK | WGK 1 slightly water endangering |
| Disposal | 3 Relatively unreactive organic reagents should be collected in container A. If halogenated, they should be collected in container B. For solid residues use container C. |
| Safety Information | |
|---|---|
| Hazard Symbols |  Harmful |
| Categories of danger | harmful |
| R Phrase | R 20/22 Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. |
| S Phrase | S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. |
| Storage and Shipping Information | |
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| Storage | Store at +2°C to +25°C. |
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