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Data Legend. The chart above shows Benzyl Alcohol price assessments in USA Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt) in 4 locations, as follows:
- Benzyl Alcohol, US (United States): Benzyl Alcohol, transaction price, cif, United States
- Benzyl Alcohol, EUR (Europe): Benzyl Alcohol, transaction price, fob, Netherlands
- Benzyl Alcohol, SEA (Southeast Asia): Benzyl Alcohol, transaction price, fob, India
- Benzyl Alcohol, CN (China): Benzyl Alcohol, transaction price, fob, China
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Benzyl Alcohol Price Outlook. The price of Benzyl Alcohol in United States decreased during March 2019 to 1,860 USD per metric ton, which represents a decline of 6% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, the prices of Benzyl Alcohol in United States decreased significantly by 12%. Meanwhile, the average price of Benzyl Alcohol in Chinaamounted to 1,480 USD per metric ton, from 2,630 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the price of Benzyl Alcohol in China is 17% lower than the price one month before.
The price of Benzyl Alcohol in Southeast Asia was flat throughout March 2019. The price in Southeast Asia remained the same when compared to the average price in the previous month and 32% lower than the average price one year before. In contrast, the prices of Benzyl Alcohol in Europe decreased modestly during March 2019, reaching 1,730 USD per metric ton, which means a decline of 2% from the previous month’s price and a decline of 26% from the previous year’s price.
About Benzyl Alcohol. Benzyl Alcohol (a.k.a. Phenylmethanol) is an organic compound, the simplest and commercially most important aromatic alcohol. It is commonly found naturally, in its free and ester forms, in essential oils such as those of gardenia, jasmine, castoreum, and roses. Benzyl alcohol can be produced in many ways. Two processes of Benzyl alcohol production are industrially highlighted: the hydrolysis of benzyl chloride and the hydrogenation of benzaldehyde.
Benzyl Alcohol Handling. Benzyl alcohol is classified as a slightly flammable material (flash point at 93 °C), so it should be transported and stored away from heat sources. It has a generally recognized as safe (GRAS) status by Flavor and Extract Manufacturers’ Association and is certified by the Council of Europe for use in flavors, since it is very little toxic to humans. Benzyl Alcohol Handling. Benzyl Alcohol should be stored in stainless-steel tanks, with a blanket of nitrogen over the liquid, as it oxidizes readily. Benzyl Alcohol can be transported by rail, road, or water, in drums protected by stoving finishes and in tank wagons of aluminum or stainless-steel.
Benzyl Alcohol Production. Raw materials and the respective production processes employed in the manufacturing of Benzyl Alcohol are listed below.
- Toluene + chlorine + aqueous sodium carbonate (chlorination and hydrolysis),
- Benzaldehyde + potassium hydroxide (Canizzaro reaction)
Benzyl Alcohol Uses.The uses and applications of Benzyl Alcohol may vary according to its specification. The main forms of Benzyl Alcohol are chlorine free grade; technical grade (98% minimum purity); photographic/textile grade (99% minimum purity); and pharmaceutical grade (99.95% minimum purity).
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