Benzyl Alcohol

Product Description

Benzyl Alcohol is a multifunctional aromatic alcohol widely used in cosmetic and personal care formulations as a preservation-support ingredient, solvent, and formulation stabilizer. It is valued for its broad compatibility, formulation flexibility, and ability to support overall product quality across a wide range of cosmetic systems.

The ingredient integrates efficiently into water-based, alcohol-based, and emulsified formulations, helping dissolve fragrances, botanical extracts, and selected active ingredients while contributing to formulation consistency and stability. Its multifunctional profile makes it a popular choice in skincare, hair care, body care, cleansing, and scalp care products.

Commonly incorporated into acne care products, facial cleansers, scalp care formulations, and preservation-support systems, Benzyl Alcohol supports modern cosmetic concepts focused on product protection, formulation stability, ingredient compatibility, and healthy-looking skin appearance.

Product Specification

• INCI Name: Benzyl Alcohol
• CAS No.: 100-51-6
• Molecular Formula: C7H8O
• Molecular Weight: 108.14
• Appearance: Clear colorless liquid
• Odor: Mild aromatic characteristic odor
• Solubility: Slightly soluble in water; miscible with alcohols and many organic solvents
• Active Type: Multifunctional Solvent and Preservation Support Ingredient
• Purity: ≥99% (Typical)
• Recommended Use Level: 0.1–1.0%
• Storage: Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct light and heat

Key Benefits & Applications

• Anti-Bacterial: Suitable for cosmetic formulations requiring preservation support and product protection. Commonly used in preservative systems to help maintain formulation quality and stability throughout product shelf life.
• Acne Control: Frequently incorporated into acne care, cleansing, and oily skin formulations where preservation support, formulation stability, and product protection are required.
• Preservation Support: Commonly used as part of modern preservation systems to help maintain product stability and shelf-life performance.
• Solvent Function: Helps dissolve fragrances, botanical extracts, and selected cosmetic ingredients for improved formulation compatibility.
• Formulation Stability: Supports homogeneous formulations and helps maintain ingredient distribution and consistency.
• Scalp Care Compatibility: Frequently incorporated into scalp care products, cleansing systems, and shampoos requiring preservation support and formulation stability.
• Application Areas: Acne care products, facial cleansers, toners, serums, creams, lotions, shampoos, scalp care products, body washes, fragrance products, masks, and personal care formulations.

Formulation Guidelines

• Recommended Use Level: 0.1–1.0%, depending on formulation objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Compatibility: Works well with humectants, surfactants, emulsifiers, botanical extracts, fragrances, preservation systems, and multifunctional cosmetic ingredients.
• Processing Suggestion: Add during the appropriate formulation stage with adequate mixing to ensure uniform distribution and optimal formulation performance.
• Formula Style: Suitable for skincare products, acne care formulations, scalp care products, shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers, toners, emulsions, and fragrance-containing systems.
• Stability Benefit: Helps improve ingredient solubility, preservation system efficiency, and overall formulation consistency.
• Synergy: Combine with Ethylhexylglycerin to create effective preservative-boosting systems that enhance anti-bacterial protection, formulation stability, and overall product preservation performance.