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BENZYL ALCOHOL
Benzyl alcohol is employed in pharmaceuticals and lacquers. This alcohol
has a much weaker odor than its esters.
Benzyl alcohol is manufactured by hydrolysis of benzyl chloride.
C H CH Cl → C H CH OH
6 5 2 6 5 2
See Benzyl Acetate
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