About Benzyl Alcohol

Benzyl alcohol (C6H5CH2OH) is a versatile aromatic alcohol used as a solvent, preservative, viscosity-reducer and fragrance fixative. Its balance of polar and aromatic character makes it miscible with most organic solvents and a strong solubiliser for resins, dyes and actives, while its antimicrobial activity makes it a widely used preservative in cosmetics and injectable pharmaceuticals.

Benzyl alcohol is sourced globally for pharmaceutical, cosmetic and industrial use, and dependable supply is as much about purity grade (particularly low chlorinated-impurity pharma grade) and documentation as chemistry. Benzyl alcohol (CAS 100-51-6) is TSCA-listed, permitted as a cosmetic preservative under EU Annex V, and carries USP-NF, BP and Ph.Eur. monographs.

Industrial buyers placing bulk orders also keep a close eye on benzyl alcohol pricing, since contract rates feed directly into the cost of everything they produce downstream.

Manufacturing Process of Benzyl Alcohol

Benzyl alcohol is produced industrially by the hydrolysis of benzyl chloride with aqueous sodium carbonate or sodium hydroxide at elevated temperature, followed by neutralisation, phase separation and fractional distillation to pharmaceutical purity. Careful distillation and washing control residual benzyl chloride, benzaldehyde and chlorinated-impurity levels - the parameters that separate pharma grade from technical grade. High-purity grades are polished over further distillation stages.

Every shipment Elchemy supplies is tested for assay, benzaldehyde, chlorinated compounds and water content before dispatch, with a Certificate of Analysis travelling alongside each order.

Benzyl Alcohol Price: Bulk Pricing for Industrial Buyers

If you're looking for current benzyl alcohol pricing for bulk procurement, Elchemy provides quotes based on your specific requirements. Fill out the quote request form with your volume, grade, destination and packaging preference, and our team will revert with a detailed offer within 24 to 48 hours.

Pricing works on a quote basis rather than a published rate because the cost is driven by the price of toluene/benzyl chloride feedstock and the petrochemical cycle, rather than tracking a fixed list.

Beyond that, several factors layer in to shape the final number: grade, committed volume, origin country, packaging format, freight, Incoterm choice (FOB, CIF or DDP) and applicable import duty (HTS 2906.21 for US-bound shipments).

For an approximate read on where the market sits, procurement teams often reference toluene and aromatic-solvent price indices, which give a sense of how rates are trending.

Trade publications also report the benzyl alcohol price per kg as a unit-level benchmark, useful for spotting short-term regional shifts even on large industrial orders.

At bulk procurement scale, however, the benzyl alcohol price per ton is the most relevant commercial unit, since contracts are typically negotiated and committed at that level.

For an exact rate, none of these references replaces a direct quote. The actual price depends on your contract structure, destination, committed volume and timing of dispatch, which is why a quote from our team will always be the most accurate number for your specific procurement.

Packaging & Logistics

Benzyl Alcohol ships in 25 kg (55 lb) bags, 50 lb bags for the US market, or 1 MT (2,205 lb) FIBC jumbo bags (liquids ship in drums, IBCs or ISO tanks as applicable), supplied as per buyer requirements. A typical 20' container holds approximately 18 to 24 MT depending on packaging.

For US-bound orders, domestic stock supports faster fulfilment. Where sourcing is required from origin countries, transit times typically run 24 to 28 days to the US East Coast and 18 to 22 days to the West Coast. Elchemy offers EXW, FOB, CIF and DDP terms, depending on how your procurement team prefers to handle landed cost and customs.

Material should be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area per the storage conditions on the TDS. Standard dispatch follows agreed contract terms, with expedited timelines available where needed. Samples are dispatched within 24 to 48 hours.

Why Choose Elchemy as a Trusted Benzyl Alcohol Supplier?

Elchemy makes benzyl alcohol procurement straightforward for industrial buyers. That means consistent material across the grades listed above, with a Certificate of Analysis for every batch and full documentation (TDS, SDS) as standard.

Because we source across multiple origins, we quote on the best landed cost for your destination rather than a single manufacturer's list price. Our partner plants operate to recognised quality standards (ISO 9001, plus food/pharma certifications where relevant), with Halal and Kosher certification available on request.

Beyond the US, Elchemy ships into 40+ countries with samples available for qualification before any bulk order, and pricing tailored to volume, destination and contract terms.

Safety & Handling

Classified under GHS as Acute Toxicity Category 4 (harmful if swallowed/inhaled, H302/H332) and Eye Irritant Category 2 (H319). Not a DOT hazmat for most concentrations - confirm the SDS classification.

Benzyl alcohol is harmful if swallowed or inhaled in quantity and causes eye and mild skin irritation; it is a recognised fragrance allergen requiring EU labelling above threshold. It must not be used in medicinal products for neonates and premature infants (historical 'gasping syndrome' risk). Handle with gloves and eye protection; avoid vapour inhalation in enclosed areas. It oxidises slowly in air and light, so containers should be kept closed and protected.

The full 16-section GHS-aligned SDS is available alongside material orders.