Benzyl Alcohol (Phenylmethanol) Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Phenylmethanol
- Benzenemethanol
- E1519
- Phenylcarbinol
Benzyl alcohol supplier for personal-care, pharmaceutical, food, coatings and epoxy manufacturers in Malaysia. Also called phenylmethanol, benzenemethanol, phenylcarbinol and E1519 (CAS 100-51-6), it is a clear, colourless aromatic alcohol that works as both a solvent and a preservative.
Buyers typically select cosmetic grade for skincare and rinse-off systems, pharmaceutical grade where a medicinal monograph applies, or technical grade for paints, inks and epoxy diluent duty. It dissolves in water, ethanol and ether, which is why formulators use it for materials that resist water and simple glycols.
Personal-care manufacturers use it as a solvent and preservative, often with a second agent such as dehydroacetic acid. Pharmaceutical makers use suitable grades in injectables and topicals, food buyers may specify E1519 as a flavour carrier, and coatings or epoxy compounders use it as a solvent or reactive diluent.
Send the required grade, application, target specification, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 100-51-6
- Formula
- C7H8O
- Grade
- cosmetic, pharmaceutical, industrial
- Appearance
- clear, colourless liquid with a mild, pleasant aromatic odour
Benzyl Alcohol grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic-grade benzyl alcohol | clear, colourless liquid | — | Solvent and preservative in skincare, rinse-off and leave-on personal-care formulations, often paired with a second preservative such as dehydroacetic acid. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Pharmaceutical-grade benzyl alcohol | clear, colourless liquid | — | Solvent and preservative in injectables, topicals and other formulated medicinal products where the selected monograph or in-house specification applies. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Technical-grade benzyl alcohol | clear, colourless liquid | — | General solvent in paints, inks and coatings, and reactive diluent to lower viscosity in epoxy resin systems for coatings, flooring and compounding. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy benzyl alcohol from ChemTrade
Request a quote for benzyl alcohol
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | clear, colourless liquid | — |
| Odour | mild, pleasant, aromatic | — |
| Solubility | soluble in water, ethanol and ether | — |
| CAS number | 100-51-6 | — |
| Molecular formula | C7H8O | — |
| Grade controls | purity, colour, water content, residual impurities and odour confirmed against the required grade | — |
Benzyl Alcohol applications
Safety and handling
- Classification
- irritant
Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from incompatible substances. Undiluted material may irritate skin or eyes; handle with gloves and safety glasses and rinse thoroughly with water on contact.
Common questions about benzyl alcohol
Are benzyl alcohol, phenylmethanol and E1519 the same product?
Yes. Benzyl alcohol, phenylmethanol, benzenemethanol and phenylcarbinol are established names for the same aromatic alcohol, CAS 100-51-6. E1519 is the food-additive identity used when the material is specified as a flavour carrier. State the grade and end use in the enquiry because cosmetic, pharmaceutical and technical material are sold to different controls.
Which benzyl alcohol grade should I request?
Cosmetic grade is the usual choice for skincare and personal-care preservative or solvent systems. Pharmaceutical grade is selected when a monograph or medicinal specification applies. Technical grade suits paints, inks and epoxy diluent duty where cosmetic or pharma documentation is not required.
What specifications should a buyer provide for benzyl alcohol?
State the intended application and any required limits for purity, colour, water content, residual impurities and odour. For an existing formulation, include the current specification or a representative sample requirement so the quoted grade can be matched more closely.
Is benzyl alcohol used only as a cosmetic preservative?
No. It is widely used as a solvent and preservative in personal care and pharmaceuticals, as E1519 flavour carrier in suitable food applications, as a general solvent in paints and inks, and as a reactive diluent in epoxy resin systems. Suitability depends on grade and formulation requirements.
Can documentation and packing be requested with the quotation?
Yes. List the required product documents and preferred pack format in the enquiry. Available documentation, packing and commercial details are confirmed for the quoted grade.
What details are needed for a benzyl alcohol price enquiry?
Provide the grade, application, target specification, quantity and delivery location. Mention any preferred pack size, documentation needs and required timing so the quotation can address the complete requirement.