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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
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
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