Benzyl Alcohol
- Description
- Functions
Description
Benzyl alcohol is an aromatic alcohol with the formula C6H5CH2OH. Benzyl alcohol is a colorless liquid with a mild pleasant aromatic odor. It is a useful solvent due to its polarity, low toxicity, and low vapor pressure.
Paint and Coating:
As a solvent
Printing Ink:
As a solvent
Cosmetic:
As a pH adjuster and preservative
Textile:
As a dye solvent
Fragrance:
As a fixative
Photography:
As photographic developer component, cleaning agent, and lens colorant