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See monthly Benzyl Alcohol prices in 5 locations: United States, South America, Europe, South Asia & Oceania, China, Middle East. Also check Benzyl Alcohol price history since 2007 and forecasts. The chart below is a sample of Intratec Primary Commodity Prices - subscribe now and gain access to current prices of 237 commodities, including Benzyl Alcohol.
Data Legend. The Benzyl Alcohol price chart shows the prices in USA Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt) in 6 locations, as follows:
- US: Benzyl Alcohol, United States, transaction, cif
- SAM: Benzyl Alcohol, South America, transaction, cif, Brazil
- EUR: Benzyl Alcohol, Europe, transaction, fob, Netherlands
- SEA: Benzyl Alcohol, South Asia & Oceania, transaction, fob, India
- CN: Benzyl Alcohol, China, transaction, fob
- MDE: Benzyl Alcohol, Middle East, transaction, cif, Saudi Arabia
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Price Dynamics. The Benzyl Alcohol price in United States decreased during November 2018 to 1,970 USD per metric ton, which represents a considerable decline of 12% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, Benzyl Alcohol prices in United States remained constant . Meanwhile, in Netherlands, the average price of Benzyl Alcohol amounted to 2,010 USD per metric ton, from 2,060 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the Benzyl Alcohol price in Netherlands is 0.5% lower than the price one month before.
The price of Benzyl Alcohol in China rose considerably throughout November 2018, reaching 2,090 USD per metric ton. The price in China is 8% higher than the average price in the previous month and 30% lower than the average price one year before. In contrast, Benzyl Alcohol prices in India decreased modestly during November 2018, reaching 1,710 USD per metric ton, which means a decline of 3% from the previous month’s price and a decline of 24% from the previous year’s price.
The Benzyl Alcohol prices in Saudi Arabia experienced a significant decline of 250 USD per metric ton from the prior month's price, to 2,240 USD per metric ton. Such price movement in Saudi Arabia meant a decrease of 10% on a monthly basis and a decrease of 9% on a yearly basis. On the other hand, in November 2018, the Benzyl Alcohol price in Brazil witnessed a rise of 200 USD per metric ton when compared against the previous month's price, to 2,500 USD per metric ton. The November 2018 price in Brazil is 3% lower than the price one year before.
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 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 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.
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)
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).
