Benzyl Alcohol
CAS No. 100-51-6
Phenylmethanol
C7H8O · MW 108.14
Benzyl Alcohol (CAS 100-51-6) is a alcohols building block with the molecular formula C7H8O and a molecular weight of 108.14 g/mol. It is supplied for pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing, custom synthesis programmes and analytical research, with documentation and quality data available on request.
Chemical Structure
Quick Chemical Facts
CAS Number
100-51-6
Chemical Name
Benzyl Alcohol
IUPAC Name
Phenylmethanol
Molecular Formula
C7H8O
Molecular Weight
108.14 g/mol
Category
Alcohols
Benzyl Alcohol structure
- SMILES
- OCc1ccccc1
About Benzyl Alcohol
Benzyl Alcohol (CAS 100-51-6) is a alcohols building block with the molecular formula C7H8O and a molecular weight of 108.14 g/mol. It is supplied for pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing, custom synthesis programmes and analytical research, with documentation and quality data available on request.
Chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C7H8O |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 108.14 g/mol |
Chemical Identifiers
| CAS Number | 100-51-6 |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Benzyl Alcohol |
| IUPAC Name | Phenylmethanol |
| SMILES | OCc1ccccc1 |
| Category | Alcohols |
Synonyms
- Benzenemethanol
- Phenylcarbinol
Applications — Benzyl Alcohol
Pharmaceutical Applications
Used as an intermediate or reagent in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug intermediates where Benzyl Alcohol is required at controlled purity.
Laboratory Applications
Applied in medicinal chemistry, route scouting and analytical reference work at gram to kilogram scale.
Industrial Applications
Employed in fine chemical and specialty manufacturing processes that consume Benzyl Alcohol as a raw material.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benzyl Alcohol?
Benzyl Alcohol (CAS 100-51-6) is a alcohols building block with the molecular formula C7H8O and a molecular weight of 108.14 g/mol. It is supplied for pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing, custom synthesis programmes and analytical research, with documentation and quality data available on request.
What is the CAS number of Benzyl Alcohol?
The CAS number of Benzyl Alcohol is 100-51-6.
What is the molecular formula of Benzyl Alcohol?
The molecular formula of Benzyl Alcohol is C7H8O.
What is the molecular weight of Benzyl Alcohol?
The molecular weight of Benzyl Alcohol is 108.14 g/mol.
What is Benzyl Alcohol used for?
Used as an intermediate or reagent in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug intermediates where Benzyl Alcohol is required at controlled purity. Applied in medicinal chemistry, route scouting and analytical reference work at gram to kilogram scale. Employed in fine chemical and specialty manufacturing processes that consume Benzyl Alcohol as a raw material.
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