Use in health care. Benzyl alcohol is used as a bacteriostatic preservative at low concentration in intravenous medications, cosmetics and topical drugs. The use of benzyl alcohol as a 5% solution has been approved for the treatment of head lice in children older than 6 months and in adults.
- CAS No. : 100-51-6
- Specific Gravity : 1.04 (Water = 1)
- Odor : Aromatic. (Slight.)
- Boiling Point : 205.3°C (401.5°F)
- Taste : Sharp burning
- pH : Not available
- Molecular Weight : 108.14 g/mole
- Color : Colorless. Clear
