Benzyl Alcohol, FEMA 2137
This product is not a finished fragrance or flavor. It is a single aroma chemical that provides a specific scent character determined by its chemical structure. It is intended to be used only as a raw material for creating fragrance or flavor formulations, or for other research and development purposes.
Soft floral‑balsamic alcohol used as solvent/modifier with faint jasmine‑benzyl sweetness. Improves solubility and adds mild floral warmth without dominating.
Fragrance Family: Floral / Solvent
Top Notes: Mild benzyl‑floral, clean
Heart Notes: Solubilizing, smoothing
Base Notes: Soft balsamic
Applications:
Fine fragrance: 0.20-3.00%
Body care: 0.10-2.00%
Home care: 0.10-2.00%
Candles: 0.10-1.00%
IFRA: Refer to the latest IFRA Standards for applicable category limits.
Allergen: Contains typical fragrance allergens; evaluate in the finished product.
Storage: Store tightly closed, cool (15-25°C), away from light and air.
Shelf Life: 24 months when stored properly.
CAS Number: 100-51-6
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| Test Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Transparent and Colorless Liquid |
| Purity (%) | ≥99.9 |
| Color Hz | ≤5 |
| Specific Gravity (Kg/m³ 20°C) | 1043 - 1049 |
| Refractive Index (20°C) | 1.538 - 1.541 |
| Residue on Ignition (%) | ≤0.005 |
| Chlorine (ppm) | ≤30 |
| Benzaldehyde (ppm) | ≤500 |
| Acidity (as Benzoic Acid) (%) | ≤0.02 |
| Clarity of Solution (2+60) | Clear |
| Moisture (%) | ≤0.1 |
| Other Names |
|---|
| benzencarbinol |
| benzene carbinol |
| benzene methanol |
| benzenecarbinol |
| benzenemethanol |
| benzoyl alcohol |
| nat.benzyl alcohol |
| benzyl alcohol DD |
| benzyl alcohol FCC |
| benzyl alcohol N.F. |
| benzyl alcohol natural |
| benzyl alcohol NF FCC |
| benzylalcohol |
| benzylic alcohol |
| benzylicum |
| (hydroxymethyl) benzene |
| (hydroxymethyl)benzene |
| hydroxytoluene |
| a-hydroxytoluene |
| alpha-hydroxytoluene |
| methanol, phenyl- |
| phenol carbinol |
| phenyl carbinol |
| phenyl carbinolum |
| phenyl methanol |
| phenyl methyl alcohol |
| phenyl-methanol |
| phenylmethan-1-ol |
| phenylmethanol |
| phenylmethyl alcohol |
| a-toluenol |
| alpha-toluenol |
| ulesfia |
