Benzyl Alcohol (NF), Fisher Chemical™

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 100-51-6
• Molecular Formula: C7H8O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 108.14
• MDL Number: MFCD00004599,MFCD03792087
• InChI Key: WVDDGKGOMKODPV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: benzyl alcohol, benzenemethanol, phenylcarbinol, benzoyl alcohol, hydroxytoluene, benzenecarbinol, phenylmethyl alcohol, alpha-toluenol, hydroxymethyl benzene, benzylalcohol
• PubChem CID: 244
• ChEBI: CHEBI:17987
• IUPAC Name: phenylmethanol
• SMILES: OCC1=CC=CC=C1

• Acidity: Pass Test (NF)
• Appearance: Pass Test (NF)
• Density: 3.72 (Air = 1.0)
• Color: Yellow
• Melting Point: -15°C
• Boiling Point: 205°C
• Flash Point: 96°C
• Identification: Pass Test (NF)
• Linear Formula: C₆H₅CH₂OH
• Packaging: Glass Bottle
• Refractive Index: 1.538 to 1.541 (at 20°C) (NF)
• Quantity: 500mL
• Residual Solvents: Meets Requirements (NF)
• Formula Weight: 108.14
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Percent Purity: 98.0 to 100.5% (NF)
• Grade: NF
• Vapor Pressure: 0.13mbar at 20°C
• Chemical Name or Material: Benzyl Alcohol

Safety and Handling

Hazard Statement

WARNING!

Precautionary Statement

Emergency Overview Combustible liquid. Irritating to eyes and skin. May cause irritation of respiratory tract. Aspiration hazard if swallowed - can enter lungs and cause damage. Hygroscopic. Use personal protective equipment. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. Obtain medical attention. Move to fresh air. NFPA Health:1 Flammability:1 Instability:0

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