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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A clear, colorless, liquid. Benzyl alcohol is used as a solvent for [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=dye dyes], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=gelatin gelatin], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=casein casein], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=cellulose | + | A clear, colorless, liquid. Benzyl alcohol is used as a solvent for [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=dye dyes], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=gelatin gelatin], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=casein casein], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=cellulose%20acetate cellulose acetate], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=wax waxes], and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=shellac shellac]. It is also used for mounting microscope slides and as a reagent in the developing baths for color movie films. In conservation, benzyl alcohol has been added to gelled soaps as a [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=wetting%20agent wetting agent]. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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== Authority == | == Authority == | ||
| − | * | + | * G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 97 |
| − | * | + | * Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993 |
* ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 | * ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 | ||
| − | * | + | * Richard C. Wolbers, Nanette T. Sterman, Chris Stavroudis, ''Notes for Workshop on New Methods in the Cleaning of Paintings'', J.Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 1990 |
| − | * | + | * Michael McCann, ''Artist Beware'', Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979 |
| − | * | + | * Conservation Materials Ltd., Catalog |
| − | * | + | * Teri Hensick, contributed information, 1998 |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Revision as of 06:27, 24 July 2013
Description
A clear, colorless, liquid. Benzyl alcohol is used as a solvent for dyes, gelatin, casein, cellulose acetate, waxes, and shellac. It is also used for mounting microscope slides and as a reagent in the developing baths for color movie films. In conservation, benzyl alcohol has been added to gelled soaps as a wetting agent.
Synonyms and Related Terms
alpha-hydroxytoluene; benzoyl alcohol; phenyl methanol; phenyl carbinol; benzenemethanol
Other Properties
Miscible with ethanol, ether, chloroform. Slightly soluble in water.
| Composition | C6H5CH2OH |
|---|---|
| CAS | 100-51-6 |
| Melting Point | -15.19 |
| Density | 1.040-1.050 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 108.1 |
| Refractive Index | 1.5385-1.5405 |
| Boiling Point | 204.7 |
Hazards and Safety
Combustible. Skin contact causes irritation.
LINK: International Chemical Safety Card
Authority
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 97
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983
- Richard C. Wolbers, Nanette T. Sterman, Chris Stavroudis, Notes for Workshop on New Methods in the Cleaning of Paintings, J.Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 1990
- Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979
- Conservation Materials Ltd., Catalog
- Teri Hensick, contributed information, 1998