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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, import transaction price, cif, United States
- Benzyl Alcohol, EUR (Europe): Benzyl Alcohol, export transaction price, fob, Netherlands
- Benzyl Alcohol, SEA (Southeast Asia): Benzyl Alcohol, export transaction price, fob, India
- Benzyl Alcohol, CN (China): Benzyl Alcohol, export transaction price, fob, China
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Benzyl Alcohol Price Outlook. The price of Benzyl Alcohol (United States) increased during February 2020 to 1,740 USD per metric ton, which represents a considerable rise of 9% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, the prices of Benzyl Alcohol (United States) decreased significantly by 12%. Meanwhile, the average price of Benzyl Alcohol (China) amounted to 1,600 USD per metric ton, from 1,780 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the price of Benzyl Alcohol (China) is 2% lower than the price one month before.
The price of Benzyl Alcohol (Southeast Asia) rose slightly throughout February 2020, reaching 1,360 USD per metric ton. The price is 4% higher than the average price in the previous month and 6% lower than the average price one year before. In contrast, the prices of Benzyl Alcohol (Europe) increased modestly during February 2020, reaching 1,620 USD per metric ton, which means a rise of 3% from the previous month’s price and a decline of 8% 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 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).
