Benzyl alcohol is a colorless and transparent liquid at room temperature with a fragrant odor. Its density is 1.045g/mL (at 25℃), slightly thicker than water, with a melting point of -15.2 ℃ and a boiling point of 205℃. It is slightly soluble in water, with a solubility of 42900mg/L in water at 25℃. It is miscible with benzene, methanol, chloroform, ethanol, ether and acetone, etc.

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Benzyl alcohol is a versatile aromatic alcohol widely utilized for its solvent, preservative, and anesthetic properties. In the pharmaceutical industry, it is a common bacteriostatic preservative in injectable medications and a topical analgesic in over-the-counter creams for pain and itch relief. Its role in cosmetics and personal care is equally significant, acting as a fragrance component and a preservative in lotions, shampoos, and cleansers. In industrial applications, benzyl alcohol serves as a high-performance solvent for inks, paints, lacquers, and epoxy resin coatings due to its low volatility and low toxicity. Furthermore, it is a critical chemical intermediate in the synthesis of various esters used in the flavor and fragrance industry, as well as in the production of specialized precursors for soaps and detergents.