To clarify, the chemical structure of ethanol is C2 H5-OH. The entire alcohol family have one or more Hydroxyl OH group. Benzyl alcohol despite being part of this group is used as a preservative in baby products and can never be used to ferment liquors. There is a clear distinction between ethanol and other types of chemical alcohol, hence it would be permissible to use deodorants, perfumes and shampoos containing alcohol except ethanol and the alcohol derived from grapes or dates, which is in itself Najis (impure) making the body as well as clothing impure!
Benzyl alcohol has a relative polarity level of 0.608. This means that benzyl alcohol is polar, although it is not very high.
The ester formed from benzyl alcohol and acetic acid is benzyl acetate.
Benzyl alcohol is polar. Benzyl alcohol is a clear, colorless liquid with a mild, pleasant aromatic odor. Benzyl alcohol is prepared by the hydrolysis of benzyl chloride in the presence of soda ash.
Yes, benzyl alcohol is flammable. It has a flash point of 145°F and can ignite if exposed to an open flame, spark, or heat source. It is important to handle benzyl alcohol with caution and store it away from sources of ignition.
The pKa value of benzyl alcohol is around 15.4. This means that benzyl alcohol is a weak acid and tends to lose a proton in solution.
No, benzyl salicylate is not a base. It is an ester formed by the condensation of salicylic acid with benzyl alcohol.
Benzyl alcohol can react with hydrochloric acid to form benzyl chloride and water in an acid-catalyzed reaction. This reaction is commonly used in organic chemistry for the synthesis of benzyl chloride.
Benzyl bromide can be converted to benzyl alcohol through a nucleophilic substitution reaction using a strong nucleophile such as sodium hydroxide (NaOH). The reaction involves the attack of the hydroxide ion on the bromine atom of benzyl bromide, resulting in the displacement of bromine and formation of benzyl alcohol. The mechanism typically occurs in a polar solvent like water or alcohol.
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zinc oxide 15.25%, benzyl alcohol 0.39%, benzyl benzoate 1.01%, benzyl cinnamate 0.15%