Benzyl Alcohol

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