BENZYL ALCOHOL
Prepared at the 46th JECFA (1996), published in FNP 52 Add 4 (1996) superseding specifications prepared at the 23rd JECFA (1979), published in FNP 12 (1979). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 63rd JECFA (2004). An ADI of 0-5 mg/kg bw established at the 23rd JECFA
(1979) was maintained at the 46th JECFA (1996).
SYNONYMS Phenylcarbinol; phenylmethyl alcohol; benzenemethanol; alphahydroxytoluene; INS No. 1519
DEFINITION
Chemical names Benzyl alcohol, phenylmethanol
C.A.S. number 100-51-6
Chemical formula C7H8O
Formula weight 108.14
Assay Not less than 98.0%
DESCRIPTION Colourless, clear liquid, with a faint, aromatic odour
FUNCTIONAL USES Flavouring agent (see "Flavouring agents" monograph), carrier
