Benzyl alcohol Chemical Properties
mp -15 °C
bp 205 °C
density 1.045 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor density 3.7 (vs air)
vapor pressure 13.3 mm Hg ( 100 °C)
refractive index n20/D 1.539(lit.)
FEMA 2137
Fp 201 °F
storage temp. 2-8°C
solubility H2O: 33 mg/mL, clear, colorless
Water Solubility 4.29 g/100 mL (20 ºC)
Chemical Properties colourless liquid
General Description A clear colorless liquid with a pleasant odor. Slightly denser than water. Flash point 194°F. Boiling point 401°F. Contact may irritate skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. May be slightly toxic by ingestion. Used to make other chemicals.
Air & Water Reactions Slightly soluble in water.