Benzyl alcohol
Also known as: α-Hydroxytoluene, Benzenemethanol, Phenylmethanol, (Hydroxymethyl)benzene, EINECS 202-859-9, MFCD00004599
Benzyl alcohol (CAS 100-51-6) is a compound in the Solvents category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C7H8O and a molecular weight of 108.138 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of -15 °C, a boiling point of 204.7±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 93.9±0.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed, H332 — Harmful if inhaled and H319 — Causes serious eye irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 100-51-6
- Jingsj CID
- J-1307610-8
- Molecular Formula
- C7H8O
- Molecular Weight
- 108.138 g/mol
- Category
- Solvents
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | -15 °C |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 204.7±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 93.9±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 108.057518 |
| PSA | 20.23000 |
| LogP | 1.03 |
| Additional Property | 3.7 (vs air) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.2±0.4 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.546 |
| Additional Property | 4.29 g/100 mL (20 ºC) |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H302 — Harmful if swallowed
- H332 — Harmful if inhaled
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2906210000 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2906210000 phenylmethanol。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。Lowest tariff:5.0%。General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Benzyl alcohol?
The CAS number of Benzyl alcohol is 100-51-6.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Benzyl alcohol?
Benzyl alcohol has molecular formula C7H8O and molecular weight 108.138 g/mol.
Is Benzyl alcohol hazardous?
Benzyl alcohol has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed; H332 — Harmful if inhaled; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Benzyl alcohol?
For Benzyl alcohol, Upstream Products: Benzaldehyde, Methyl benzoate, Isopropyl benzoate; Downstream Products: N-Benzylbenzenesulfonamide, 5-(Benzyloxy)-2-methoxypyridine.
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