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Benzyl Alcohol
Product Brief: Benzyl alcohol is primarily used in medical treatments and as a preservative. It effectively treats head lice infections and provides local pain relief. In pharmaceuticals, it prevents microbial growth in formulations, extending their shelf life.
Category Excipients
Benzyl Alcohol
Product Name: Benzyl Alcohol
Molecular Formula: C₇H₈O
Molecular Weight: 108.14
Parameters:
- Appearance: Colorless, transparent liquid
- Solubility: Slightly soluble in water; miscible with ethanol and ether
- Aroma: Faint, pleasant aromatic odor
Product Details & Applications:
- Medical Treatment: Applied topically as a 5 – 10% lotion for head lice, suffocating the pests and their eggs; used as a local anesthetic in injections (0.5 – 2%) to reduce pain at the injection site.
- Pharmaceutical Preservative: Added to ointments, creams, and injectables (0.5 – 1%) to inhibit bacterial and fungal growth.
- Industrial Uses: Employed as a solvent in cosmetics and fragrances (2 – 5%) due to its ability to dissolve various ingredients.
Specifications & Packaging
We usually provide pharmaceutical grade package, also valid to food grade products, specific classified as :
- Solution: 25kg PE Container
- Powder: 25kg Bag

