Benzyl alcohol
CAS number: 100-51-6
Synonyms: Benzenemethanol; phenylcarbinol; phenylmethanol; alpha-hydroxytoluene
Chemical class: Alcohols
Industry claims found in: apricot, beef, beer, almonds, apple, apple juice, asparagus, bananas, black currants, blackberries, cheddar cheese and chicken
Industry claims used in: chewing gum, candy, baked goods, frozen dairy deserts
Possible physical or functional effects: Flavoring agents and adjuvants
Properties: industry claims FEMA GRAS; used in cigarettes; used in smokeless tobacco; industry claims FDA approved food additive
Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 1230 mg/kg; poison by ingestion, intraperitoneal, IV routes; mod. toxic by inh., skin contact; mod. skin and severe eye irritant; heated to decomp., emits acrid smoke and fumes