Benzyl alcohol

Catalog	ACM100516-1
CAS	100-51-6
Structure
Description	Benzyl alcohol is an aromatic alcohol with the formula C6H5CH₂OH. The benzyl group is often abbreviated “Bn” (not to be confused with “Bz” which is used for benzoyl), thus benzyl alcohol is denoted as BnOH. 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. Benzyl alcohol is partially soluble in water (4g/100mL) and completely miscible in alcohols and diethyl ether. The anion produced by deprotonation of the alcohol group is known as benzylate or benzyloxide.
Synonyms	Benzylalkohol
IUPAC Name	Phenylmethanol
Molecular Weight	108.14
Molecular Formula	C7H8O
Canonical SMILES	C1=CC=C(C=C1)CO
InChI	InChI=1S/C7H8O/c8-6-7-4-2-1-3-5-7/h1-5,8H,6H2
InChI Key	WVDDGKGOMKODPV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point	205 °C
Melting Point	-15 °C
Flash Point	201 °F
Purity	99%+
Density	1.045 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Solubility	Soluble in water, ethanol, ether
Appearance	Liquid
Storage	2-25 °C
Exact Mass	108.057514874
Monoisotopic Mass	108.057514874
Odor	Faint aromatic odor
Physical State	Liquid
Refractive Index	n20/D 1.539(lit.)
Storage Conditions	2-25 °C
Topological Polar Surface Area	20.2 Ų