Benzyl alcohol

SKU: orb1310339

Description

Benzyl alcohol is an aromatic alcohol with a mild, pleasant odor. It serves as a versatile solvent and preservative in research, commonly used in molecular biology, cell culture, and as a vehicle in both in vitro and in vivo pharmacological studies.

Research Area

Immunology & Inflammation, Metabolism Research, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 100-51-6
• MW: 108.14
• Purity: 99.34% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₇H₈O
• SMILES: OCC1=CC=CC=C1
• Target: Dehydrogenase
• Solubility: DMSO:55 mg/mL (508.6 mM);10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween-80+45% Saline:2.5 mg/mL (23.12 mM)

Bioactivity

• In Vitro:
  Benzyl alcohol up to 50 mM affects primarily the inner leaflet of the red blood cell membrane and that higher concentrations affect both leaflets. These increases in membrane fluidity are not associated with changes in membrane viscoelasticity.
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Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Phenylmethanol, Phenylcarbinol, inhibit, Endogenous Metabolite, Inhibitor, ALDH, Benzoyl alcohol, Benzyl alcohol, Benzenemethanol

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

244