CASR |
: | 100-51-6 |
Molecular Formula |
: | C6H5CH2OH |
Molecular Weight |
: | 108.14 |
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Description: | A colourless liquid; almost odourless; taste sharp and burning. |
| Solubility: | Soluble in water, miscible with ethanol. |
| Identification A (By IR): | To comply the test |
| Appearance of Solution: | A 1.0% v/v solution is clear, colourless and oily liquid. |
| peroxide value: | Not more than 5.0 |
| Wt. per ml (25°C): | 1.04-1.05 g/ml |
| Distillation range (94%): | 202°-208°C, None distils below 200°C |
| Refractive index (20°C ± 0.5°C): | 1.536-1.542 |
| Acid value: | Not more than 0.5 |
| Related substances: Impurity A (Benzaldehyde): | 0.15% max |
| Related substances: Impurity B (Cyclohexylmethanol): | 0.1% max |
| Related substances: Sum of the areas of all other peaks with a relative retention time less than that of Benzyl alcohol: | 0.04% max |
| Related substances: Sum of the areas of all other peaks with a relative retention time more than that of Benzyl alcohol: | 0.3% max |
| Residue on evaporation: | Not more than 0.05% |
| Assay: | Not less than 97.0% |
