What is benzyl alcohol? Chemical Name: Benzyl alcohol CAS No.: 100-51-6 Molecular Fomula: C7H8O Molecular weight:108.14 Appearance:Clear, colourless, oilyliquid Function of benzyl alcohol high quality bp benzyl alcohol cas 100-51-6 pure benzyl alcohol Application of benzyl alcohol Benzyl alcohol id used as solvent in ink, lacquer, coating, degreasing agent, dyeing polyamide, and as a bonding aid. It is also a chemical intermediate for synthesis of target molecules used in , cosmetics, preservatives, and flavoring & fragrance agents