A mild, low-volatility aromatic alcohol used as a preservative and high-boiling solvent. Technical / pharmaceutical (USP/BP) grade. Available ex-stock UAE.
CAS No.
100-51-6
Formula
C7H8O
Grade
Technical / pharmaceutical (USP/BP) grade
Packing
200 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC
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Benzyl Alcohol is a mild, low-volatility aromatic alcohol used as a preservative and high-boiling solvent. We carry it within our alcohols & solvents line and supply it to manufacturers across the UAE, the GCC and East Africa.
It is supplied as clear colourless liquid with a faint aromatic odour, in technical / pharmaceutical (USP/BP) grade, with an assay of 99.0% min (technical) / 99.5% (pharma). The CAS number is 100-51-6 and the molecular formula is C7H8O.
Applications of Benzyl Alcohol
Across the region we supply Benzyl Alcohol into:
Preservative and solvent in injectable pharmaceuticals and topical creams
Fixative and carrier in perfumery and cosmetic formulation
Paint stripper and epoxy curing-agent diluent
Dye carrier in polyester textile dyeing
Packing, storage and handling
Standard packing is 200 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC. Store in cool, dry store away from light and oxidisers. Shelf life is 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored as specified.
Buying Benzyl Alcohol in the UAE
Technical specification for Benzyl Alcohol
CAS No.
100-51-6
Formula
C7H8O
Appearance
Clear colourless liquid with a faint aromatic odour
Grade
Technical / pharmaceutical (USP/BP) grade
Purity / Assay
99.0% min (technical) / 99.5% (pharma)
Assay
99.0% min
Boiling point
205 °C
Flash point
101 °C
Refractive index (20 °C)
1.538–1.541
Benzaldehyde
0.05% max
Packing
200 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC
Storage
Cool, dry store away from light and oxidisers
Shelf life
24 months
Values are typical for the grade we stock. Please confirm the required specification with our sales team.
Preservative and solvent in injectable pharmaceuticals and topical creams
Fixative and carrier in perfumery and cosmetic formulation
Paint stripper and epoxy curing-agent diluent
Dye carrier in polyester textile dyeing
What packing is Benzyl Alcohol supplied in?
Benzyl Alcohol is supplied in 200 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC. Other pack sizes can be arranged for container quantities — tell us what suits your plant.
Which grade of Benzyl Alcohol do you stock?
We supply technical / pharmaceutical (USP/BP) grade. If you work to a different specification, send it across — a large part of what we supply is sourced to the customer's own standard.
Can you deliver Benzyl Alcohol outside the UAE?
Yes. We ship to Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain by road and consolidated container, and to East and West African ports on CIF terms.
