Difference between revisions of "Benzyl alcohol"
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'''Benzyl alcohol''' is an aromatic alcohol with the formula '''C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>5</sub>CH<sub>2</sub>OH''', commonly used in the production of various compounds and in the pharmaceutical industry. | '''Benzyl alcohol''' is an aromatic alcohol with the formula '''C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>5</sub>CH<sub>2</sub>OH''', commonly used in the production of various compounds and in the pharmaceutical industry. | ||
| − | The ''benzyl'' group is often abbreviated "Bn" (not to be confused with "Bz" which is used for ''benzoyl''), thus benzyl alcohol is denoted as '''BnOH'''. | + | The ''benzyl'' group is often abbreviated "Bn" (not to be confused with "Bz" which is used for ''benzoyl''), thus benzyl alcohol is often denoted as '''BnOH'''. |
==Properties== | ==Properties== | ||
===Chemical=== | ===Chemical=== | ||
Benzyl alcohol can be oxidized to [[benzaldehyde]] and [[benzoic acid]]. | Benzyl alcohol can be oxidized to [[benzaldehyde]] and [[benzoic acid]]. | ||
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| + | Reaction with concentrated hydrochloric acid will yield [[benzyl chloride]]. | ||
===Physical=== | ===Physical=== | ||
Revision as of 14:08, 12 June 2018
| Names | |
|---|---|
| IUPAC name
Phenylmethanol
| |
| Other names
Benzenemethanol
Hydroxytoluene Phenylcarbinol | |
| Properties | |
| C7H8O C6H5CH2OH | |
| Molar mass | 108.14 g/mol |
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
| Odor | Slightly aromatic |
| Density | 1.044 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | −15.2 °C (4.6 °F; 257.9 K) |
| Boiling point | 205.3 °C (401.5 °F; 478.4 K) |
| 3.50 g/100 ml (20 °C) 4.29 g/100 ml (25 °C) | |
| Solubility | Miscible in acetone, benzene, chloroform, diethyl ether, ethanol, methanol |
| Vapor pressure | 0.18 kPa (60 °C) |
| Acidity (pKa) | 15.40 |
| Thermochemistry | |
| Std molar
entropy (S |
217.8 J·mol-1K-1 |
| Std enthalpy of
formation (ΔfH |
-352 kJ/mol |
| Hazards | |
| Safety data sheet | Sigma-Aldrich |
| Flash point | 93 °C (199 °F; 366 K) |
| Lethal dose or concentration (LD, LC): | |
| LD50 (Median dose)
|
1,250 mg/kg (rat, oral) |
| Related compounds | |
| Related compounds
|
Phenol |
| Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
| Infobox references | |
Benzyl alcohol is an aromatic alcohol with the formula C6H5CH2OH, commonly used in the production of various compounds and in the pharmaceutical industry.
The benzyl group is often abbreviated "Bn" (not to be confused with "Bz" which is used for benzoyl), thus benzyl alcohol is often denoted as BnOH.
Contents
Properties
Chemical
Benzyl alcohol can be oxidized to benzaldehyde and benzoic acid.
Reaction with concentrated hydrochloric acid will yield benzyl chloride.
Physical
Benzyl alcohol is a colorless liquid, slightly soluble in water.
Availability
Benzyl alcohol is sold by chemical suppliers. Can also be purchased online.
Benzyl alcohol can sometimes be found in hardware stores as solvent, though most of the time mixed with other solvents.
Some window cleaning products and mouthwashers contain benzyl alcohol, albeit in a small percentage.
Preparation
Can be prepared by hydrolyzing benzyl chloride with sodium hydroxide. Benzyl chloride can be obtained by chlorinating toluene.
Projects
- Make benzyl chloride
- Make perfumes
Handling
Safety
Benzyl alcohol has low toxicity and has low volatility. It is however, severely toxic and highly irritating to the eye.
Storage
In closed bottles, preferably in air-tight bottles, if you intend to store it for long periods of time.
Disposal
No special disposal is required.
