| Formula |
CAS |
| C7H8O |
100-51-6 |
BackgroundBenzyl alcohol is a constituent of
jasmine, hyacinth, ylang-ylang oils, Balsam Peru, Balsam Tolu, and storax. It
is used to manufacture other benzyl compounds. It occurs as a liquid with a
faint aromatic odor.
Synonymsa-Hydroxytoluene
Benzyl alcohol
Benzenemethanol
Phenylcarbinol
Phenylmethanol
UsesAllergen Extracts
Flavors
Fragrances
Hair
Dyes
Injectable Solutions
Inks
Local Anesthetic
Ophthalmic solutions
Pharmaceuticals
Photography
Plastics
Preservative
Solvent
Cross-ReactionsBalsam Peru
Benzoin tincture
Unusual ReactionsHyperpigmentation of face
Immunologic
contact urticaria
Systemic contact dermatitis
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Referenties
| 1. |
Lazzarini S. Contact allergy to benzyl alcohol
and isopropyl palmitate, ingredients of topical corticosteroid.
Contact Dermatitis 1982;8(5):349-350. |
| 2. |
Shoji A. Allergic reaction to benzyl alcohol
in an antimycotic preparation. Contact Dermatitis 1983;9(6):510. |
| 3. |
Shmunes E. Allergic dermatitis to benzyl
alcohol in an injectable solution. Arch Dermatol 1984;120(9):1200-1201. |
| 4. |
Mitchell DM, Beck MH. Contact allergy to
benzyl alcohol in a cutting oil reodorant. Contact Dermatitis 1988;18(5):301-302. |
| 5. |
Würbach G, Schubert H, Phillipp I. Contact
allergy to benzyl alcohol and benzyl paraben. Contact Dermatitis
1993;28(3):187-188. |
Author(s):Allergology: background information on allergens.
ICD10: L23.9