benzyl alcohol
phenylmethyl alcohol
Identification
| Name | benzyl alcohol |
| IUPAC | phenylmethanol |
| CAS Number | 100-51-6 |
| EINECS | 202-859-9 |
| FDA UNII | LKG8494WBH |
| Molecular Formula | C7 H8 O |
| Molecular Weight | 108.13996000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00004599 |
| Nikkaji Number | J4.009F |
| Beilstein | 0878307 |
| CoE Number | 58 |
| XlogP3 | 1.10 (est) |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 25 benzyl alcohol |
| JECFA Food Additive | Benzyl Alcohol |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 02.010 benzyl alcohol |
| DG SANTE Food Additives | benzyl alcohol |
| DG SANTE Food Contact Materials | benzyl alcohol |
| FEMA Number | 2137 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 100-51-6 ; BENZYL ALCOHOL |
| FDA Regulation | FDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear oily liquid (est) |
| Assay | 98.00 to 100.00 |
| Halogens | passes test for chlorinated compounds & peroxides |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | Yes |
| Specific Gravity | 1.04100 to 1.04600 @ 25.00 °C., 1.04200 to 1.04700 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 8.662 to 8.704 |
| Pounds per Gallon - est. | 8.681 to 8.722 |
| Refractive Index | 1.53850 to 1.54050 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Melting Point | -16.00 to -14.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 205.00 to 206.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg, 124.00 to 125.00 °C. @ 50.00 mm Hg |
| Congealing Point | -15.00 °C. |
| Acid Value | 0.50 max. KOH/g |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.094000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. |
| Vapor Density | 3.7 ( Air = 1 ) |
| Flash Point | 250.00 °F. TCC ( 96.00 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 1.100 |
| Shelf Life | 12.00 month(s) or longer if stored properly. |
| Storage | store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. store under nitrogen., store under nitrogen. |
| Soluble in | ethyl alcohol, 1:1.5 in 50% alcohol |
| Insoluble in | paraffin oil |
| Stability | non-discoloring in most media |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | perfuming agents |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Strength | medium |
| Substantivity | 35 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
| Odor Description |
at 100.00 %. Sweet, floral, fruity with chemical nuances very mild, nearly neutral, little characteristic, slightly reminiscent of almond and naphthalene delicate, sweet, aromatic floral (jasmin notes) Floral-rose, phenolic, balsamic, mild and with only a very slight almond note
|
| Odor sample from | Givaudan Corporation |
| Taste Description |
chemical fruity cherry almond balsamic bitter at 50.00 ppm. weak, somewhat chemical chemical, fruity, balsamic notes
|
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Human Experience | 10 % solution: non-sensitising. |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rabbit LD50 1040 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | skin-rabbit LD50 2000 mg/kg |
| Inhalation Toxicity | inhalation-rat LCLo 1000 ppm/8H |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements', 'LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: DYSPNEA\nBEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY)\nBEHAVIORAL: ALTERED SLEEP TIME (INCLUDING CHANGE IN RIGHTING REFLEX)']
Safety in Use
| Category | flavor and fragrance agents, carrier solvents |
| IFRA Critical Effect | Dermal sensitization and systemic toxicity |
| IFRA RESTRICTION LIMITS IN THE FINISHED PRODUCT (%) | Category 1: Products applied to the lips |
| Notes | IFRA FLAVOR REQUIREMENTS: |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU) | 13000.00 (μg/capita/day) |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA) | 37000.00 (μg/capita/day) |
| Structure Class | I |
| baked goods | - |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | - |
| beverages(alcoholic) | - |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | - |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | - |
| fruit ices | - |
| gelatins / puddings | 21.00000 |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | - |
| hard candy | - |
| imitation dairy | - |
| instant coffee / tea | - |
| jams / jellies | - |
| meat products | - |
| milk products | - |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | - |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | - |
| snack foods | - |
| soft candy | - |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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