Benzyl alcohol

كحول بنزيلي

KindExcipient
ClassAntioxidants, chelators & preservatives — antimicrobial preservative (aromatic alcohol)
Synonymsphenylmethanol, phenylcarbinol, benzenemethanol
Common uses / formsAntimicrobial preservative and co-solvent in multidose injectables (~1-2%), topicals, oral liquids
PropertiesClear oily liquid, aromatic odor, slightly water-soluble, miscible with alcohol/oils; bacteriostatic; also acts as solubilizer and local anesthetic
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP, JP
Sourcing originsChina, India, EU, USA
Dominant inbound routeHormuz
Indicative price band$ (< $10 / kg)
Indicative lead timeshort (30–50 days)
NotesContraindicated in neonatal parenterals (gasping syndrome); control benzaldehyde/peroxide; oxidizes on air exposure, store protected and sealed
Indicative planning bands for reference/education — not supplier quotes. Sourcing routes reflect the dominant inbound lane to the Arab region.

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Cite as: AUPAM Experts' Office, Benzyl alcohol — sourcing profile (Excipient) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/e-benzyl-alcohol.html