BA / Benzyl alcohol / Phenylmethanol CAS 100-51-6 C₇H₈O

Chemical Name：BA
Other Names：Benzyl alcohol / Phenylmethanol / Benzenemethanol / Phenylcarbinol / Hydroxytoluene
CAS：100-51-6
Molecular Formula：C₇H₈O

Product Introduction
Benzyl alcohol is one of the aromatic alcohols, which can be viewed as methanol substituted by a phenyl group. In nature, it mostly exists in the form of esters in essential oils, such as jasmine oil, hyacinth oil, and Peru balsam.

Product Applications:
Fragrance Fixative: An essential ingredient in perfumes such as jasmine, tuberose, and ylang-ylang, acting as a key fixative.

Cosmetics & Soap Fragrances: Used in formulating daily cosmetics and soap fragrances.

Industrial Chemical Production:

Solvent for paints and coatings

Photographic developer

Stabilizer for polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

Solvent for synthetic resins

Preservative for ointments and pharmaceutical solutions

Drying Agent: Applied in nylon fibers, synthetic fabrics, and plastic films.

Dye & Resin Solvent: Functions as a solvent for cellulose esters, casein, and dyes.

Chemical Intermediate: Used in the production of benzyl esters or ethers.

Ink & Paint Industry: Widely utilized in ballpoint pen inks and as a solvent in paints.