Synonyms: (Hydroxymethyl)benzene;alcoolbenzylique;Bentalol;benzalalcohol;Benzalcohol;Benzenemethan-lo;benzenmethanol;Benzoyl alcohol
CAS: 100-51-6
MF: C7H8O
MW: 108.14
EINECS: 202-859-9
Product Categories: Industrial/Fine Chemicals;Alcohols;Aromatic;Chemical Class;ACS and Reagent Grade Solvents;ACS Grade;ACS Grade Solvents;Amber Glass Bottles;Puriss p.a.;Solvent Bottles;Solvent by Application;Solvent Packaging Options;Solvents;Aspalathus linearis (Rooibos tea);
Chemical Properties: colourless liquid
Usage antimicrobial, antipruritic
General Description: A clear colorless liquid with a pleasant odor. Slightly denser than water. Flash point 194°F. Boiling point 401°F. Contact may irritate skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. May be slightly toxic by ingestion. Used to make other chemicals.
Health Hazard
Inhalation of vapor may cause irritation of upper respiratory tract. Prolonged or excessive inhalation may result in headache, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. In severe cases, respiratory stimulation followed by respiratory and muscular paralysis, convulsions, narcosis and death may result. Ingestion may produce severe irritation of the gastrointestinal tract, followed by nausea, vomiting, cramps and diarrhea; tissue ulceration may result. Contact with eyes causes local irritation. Material can be absorbed through skin with anesthetic or irritant effect.
