Synonyms
benzyl alcohol
phenylmethanol
benzenemethanol
phenylcarbinol
Description
Applied to injections, nasal sprays and other liquid preparations, used as preservatives, solubilizers; the entire production line and packaging using inert gas protection to minimize the content of impurity benzaldehyde.
Appearance
clear colorless liquid with a pleasant odor
Boiling Point
205.3°C, 478 K, 402 °F
Density, g/cm3
1.05 at 1515 °F
Vapour Pressure
0.094 mm Hg at 25 °C
Standard
ChP/USP/EP, for injection