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Benzyl Alcohol - Phenylmethanol
Benzyl Alcohol is a colorless liquid with a mild, pleasant aromatic odor. It is highly valued as a solvent due to its polarity, low toxicity, and low vapor pressure. This compound is partially soluble in water (4 g/100 mL) and completely miscible in alcohols. Benzyl Alcohol, NF, plays a crucial role in the manufacturing of other benzyl compounds and serves as a pharmaceutical aid and preservative in numerous injectable drugs. Widely used in perfumery and flavoring, it is an organic aromatic alcohol naturally found in various fruits, teas, and essential oils such as Jasmine, Hyacinth, and Ylang-Ylang. In addition to being a preservative, Benzyl Alcohol functions as a solvent, anesthetic, flavoring agent, and an active ingredient in head lice treatments. Its versatile applications extend to personal care products, including baby products, eye products, shaving products, cosmetics, skincare, hair care, nail care, and bath products, as well as soaps and detergents. With the formula C₆H₅CH₂OH, Benzyl Alcohol is manufactured in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and complies with Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EC and its amendments. It holds GRAS, Halal, and Kosher certifications and is not tested on animals. Perfect for pharmaceutical manufacturers, cosmetic formulators, personal care product developers, food and flavoring industry professionals, health and wellness product companies.
Product Specifications
| Formula | C₆H₅CH₂OH |
| Water Solubility | 4 g/100 mL |
| Alcohol Solubility | Completely miscible |
| Certifications | GRAS, Halal, Kosher |
| Manufacturing Standards | GMP, Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EC |
| SKU | BNOH |
Applications and Benefits:
- Solvent for pharmaceutical formulations
- Preservative in injectable drugs
- Used in head lice treatments
- Flavoring agent in food products
- Aromatic component in perfumes
- Ingredient in skincare and personal care products
- Solvent in soaps and detergents
Caution:
Store in a cool, ventilated area. Avoid inhalation and prolonged skin contact. Use with appropriate protective equipment.
Citric Acid 99.5%, Fine Crystals, Food Grade
Citric Acid, anhydrous, USP, FCC, food grade. Widely used in the preparation of citrates, flavoring extracts, confections, and soft drinks. Functions as an acidifier, dispersing agent, and antioxidant in foods. Additional uses include water conditioning, detergent building, and cleaning or polishing stainless steel and other metals. Combustible but non-toxic. Very soluble in water and alcohol. CAS # [77-92-9], C6H8O7.
Product Specifications
| CAS Number | 77-92-9 |
| Chemical Formula | C6H8O7 |
| Grade | Food Grade (USP, FCC) |
| Synonyms | Beta-hydroxytricarballylic acid, Citralite, Hydroxytricarballylic acid |
| Solubility | Very soluble in water and alcohol |
Applications and Benefits:
- Preparation of citrates
- Flavoring extracts and confections
- Soft drinks acidifier
- Food antioxidant
- Water conditioning agent
- Detergent builder
- Cleaning and polishing stainless steel and metals
Caution:
Store in a dry, cool environment. Avoid ignition sources due to combustibility. Test for suitability in specific applications before use.
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