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Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula C7H8O
Molecular Weight 108.1378
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of Benzyl Alcohol

SMILES

OCC1=CC=CC=C1

InChI

InChIKey=WVDDGKGOMKODPV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C7H8O/c8-6-7-4-2-1-3-5-7/h1-5,8H,6H2

HIDE SMILES / InChI

Molecular Formula C7H8O
Molecular Weight 108.1378
Charge 0
Count
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Description
Curator's Comment: description was created based on several sources, including, http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2012/022129s005lbl.pdf

Benzyl Alcohol is an aromatic alcohol used in a wide variety of cosmetic formulations as a fragrance component, preservative, solvent, and viscosity-decreasing agent. FDA agency approved benzyl alcohol for the treatment of head lice. The drug acts on head lice by inhibiting them from closing their respiratory spiracles, allowing the vehicle to obstruct the spiracles and causing the lice to asphyxiate.

Approval Year

Conditions

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Curative
ULESFIA

Approved Use

Topical treatment of head lice infestation in patients 6 months of age and older.

Launch Date

2009
Cmax

Cmax

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
34.8 μM
0.46 mmol single, subcutaneous
dose: 0.46 mmol
route of administration: Subcutaneous
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered: NANDROLONE DECANOATE
BENZYL ALCOHOL serum
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: FEMALE
food status: UNKNOWN
1.8 μM
0.46 mmol single, subcutaneous
dose: 0.46 mmol
route of administration: Subcutaneous
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered: NANDROLONE DECANOATE
BENZOIC ACID serum
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: FEMALE
food status: UNKNOWN
16.6 μM
0.46 mmol single, subcutaneous
dose: 0.46 mmol
route of administration: Subcutaneous
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered: NANDROLONE DECANOATE
HIPPURIC ACID serum
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: FEMALE
food status: UNKNOWN
AUC

AUC

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
397.3 μM × h
0.46 mmol single, subcutaneous
dose: 0.46 mmol
route of administration: Subcutaneous
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered: NANDROLONE DECANOATE
BENZYL ALCOHOL serum
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: FEMALE
food status: UNKNOWN
417.4 μM × h
0.46 mmol single, subcutaneous
dose: 0.46 mmol
route of administration: Subcutaneous
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered: NANDROLONE DECANOATE
BENZOIC ACID serum
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: FEMALE
food status: UNKNOWN
7113.6 μM × h
0.46 mmol single, subcutaneous
dose: 0.46 mmol
route of administration: Subcutaneous
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered: NANDROLONE DECANOATE
HIPPURIC ACID serum
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: FEMALE
food status: UNKNOWN
Doses

Doses

DosePopulationAdverse events​
234 mg/kg multiple, intravenous
Overdose
Dose: 234 mg/kg
Route: intravenous
Route: multiple
Dose: 234 mg/kg
Sources:
unhealthy, 29 weeks (range: 26-34 weeks)
Health Status: unhealthy
Age Group: 29 weeks (range: 26-34 weeks)
Sources:
Disc. AE: Toxic reaction (NOS)...
AEs leading to
discontinuation/dose reduction:
Toxic reaction (NOS) (grade 5, 2 patients)
Sources:
AEs

AEs

AESignificanceDosePopulation
Toxic reaction (NOS) grade 5, 2 patients
Disc. AE
234 mg/kg multiple, intravenous
Overdose
Dose: 234 mg/kg
Route: intravenous
Route: multiple
Dose: 234 mg/kg
Sources:
unhealthy, 29 weeks (range: 26-34 weeks)
Health Status: unhealthy
Age Group: 29 weeks (range: 26-34 weeks)
Sources:
Overview

Overview

CYP3A4CYP2C9CYP2D6hERG

OverviewOther

Other InhibitorOther SubstrateOther Inducer



Drug as perpetrator​

Drug as perpetrator​

TargetModalityActivityMetaboliteClinical evidence
no [IC50 >10000 uM]
weak [IC50 2440 uM]
weak [IC50 7020 uM]
Sourcing

Sourcing

Vendor/AggregatorIDURL
PubMed

PubMed

TitleDatePubMed
Isolation and characterization of a pseudomonas strain that degrades 4-acetamidophenol and 4-aminophenol.
2001
Effect of benzene, toluene, xylene on the semen quality and the function of accessory gonad of exposed workers.
2001 Apr
Biotransformations catalyzed by cloned p-cymene monooxygenase from Pseudomonas putida F1.
2001 Apr
Benzylidene analogs of anabaseine display partial agonist and antagonist properties at the mouse 5-hydroxytryptamine(3A) receptor.
2001 Dec
Assembly of a robust, thermally stable porous cobalt(II) nicotinate framework based on a dicobalt carboxylate unit.
2001 Dec 3
Prochiral selectivity in H(2)O(2)-promoted oxidation of arylalkanols catalysed by chloroperoxidase. The role of the interactions between the OH group and the amino-acid residues in the enzyme active site.
2001 Feb
Metabolic engineering of bacteria for environmental applications: construction of Pseudomonas strains for biodegradation of 2-chlorotoluene.
2001 Feb 13
Racemization kinetics of meluadrine tartrate in aqueous solution.
2001 Jan
Three double-blind, randomized trials evaluating the safety and tolerance of different formulations of the saponin adjuvant QS-21.
2001 Jul 16
Mutagenicity of electrophilic N-acyloxy-N-alkoxyamides.
2001 Jul 25
Chemical composition and behavioral responses of the marine insect Halobates hawaiiensis (Heteroptera: Gerridae).
2001 Jul-Aug
Rhenium(I) carbonyl complexes of 2,4,6-tris(2-pyridyl)-1,3,5-triazine (TPT). Rhenium(I)-promoted methoxylation of the triazine ring carbon atom in dinuclear rhenium complexes.
2001 Jun 4
Biphasic membrane effects of capsaicin, an active component in Capsicum species.
2001 May
Quantitative detection of aromatic compounds in single aerosol particle mass spectrometry.
2001 May 15
A concise total synthesis of the azaphenanthrene alkaloid eupolauramine.
2001 Nov 30
Volatiles from Ficus hispida and their attractiveness to fig wasps.
2001 Oct
Metabolism and disposition of the novel antileukaemic drug, benzamide riboside, in the isolated perfused rat liver.
2001 Oct 12
Redox chemistry of morpholine-based Os(VI)-hydrazido complexes: trans-[Os(VI)(tpy)(Cl)2(NN(CH2)4O)](2+).
2001 Sep 24
Susceptibility to the ototoxic properties of toluene is species specific.
2002 Apr
Characterization of paint samples used in drinking water reservoirs: identification of endocrine disruptor compounds.
2002 Apr
The depth of porphyrin in a membrane and the membrane's physical properties affect the photosensitizing efficiency.
2002 Apr
An MCASE approach to the search of a cure for Parkinson's Disease.
2002 Apr 2
Composition of the volatiles from intact and mechanically pierced tea aphid-tea shoot complexes and their attraction to natural enemies of the tea aphid.
2002 Apr 24
Identification of a protein-promoting vibration in the reaction catalyzed by horse liver alcohol dehydrogenase.
2002 Apr 3
Preparation of soluble and insoluble polymer supported IBX reagents.
2002 Aug 5
The effect of the nature of H-bonding groups on diffusion through PDMS membranes saturated with octanol and toluene.
2002 Feb
Disposition of 1-[3-(aminomethyl)phenyl]-N-[3-fluoro-2'- (methylsulfonyl)-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl]-3-(trifluoromethyl)- 1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamide (DPC 423) by novel metabolic pathways. Characterization of unusual metabolites by liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry and NMR.
2002 Jan
Effects of butylated hydroxyanisole and butylated hydroxytoluene on DNA adduct formation and arylamine N-acetyltransferase activity in human bladder tumour cells.
2002 Jan-Feb
Mineralization of aromatic compounds by brown-rot basidiomycetes - mechanisms involved in initial attack on the aromatic ring.
2002 Jun
A new amperometric enzyme electrode for alcohol determination.
2002 Jun
Investigation of polymeric nanoparticles as carriers of enalaprilat for oral administration.
2002 Jun 4
Microwave-driven zeolite-guest systems show athermal effects from nonequilibrium molecular dynamics.
2002 Jun 5
Hydroxy-substituted oligopyridine dicarboxamide helical foldamers.
2002 Mar 21
Catalytic degradation of CH2O and C6H5CH2OH in wastewaters.
2002 May
Comparison of the antioxidant properties of HYAFF-11p75, AQUACEL and hyaluronan towards reactive oxygen species in vitro.
2002 May
Essential oil constituents and in vitro antimicrobial activity of Decalepis hamiltonii roots against foodborne pathogens.
2002 May 22
The mediation of veratryl alcohol in oxidations promoted by lignin peroxidase: the lifetime of veratryl alcohol radical cation.
2002 May 3
Diastereoselective reactions of delta-oxy-substituted allylic acetates with organocopper reagents.
2002 May 3

Sample Use Guides

In Vivo Use Guide
Curator's Comment: Benzyl alcohol is applied as 5% lotion.
4-48 oz (depending on hair lenght) for 7 days
Route of Administration: Topical
In Vitro Use Guide
Unknown
Substance Class Chemical
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Record UNII
LKG8494WBH
Record Status Validated (UNII)
Record Version
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Name Type Language
Alcohol, benzyl
VANDF  
Preferred Name English
Benzyl Alcohol
DASH   EP   FCC   FHFI   HSDB   II   INCI   INN   MART.   MI   ORANGE BOOK   USP-RS   VANDF   WHO-DD   WHO-IP  
INN   INCI  
Official Name English
Benzyl alcohol [MI]
Common Name English
(Hydroxymethyl)benzene
Systematic Name English
Benzyl alcohol [MART.]
Common Name English
Benzyl alcohol [FHFI]
Common Name English
INS NO.1519
Code English
FEMA NO. 2137
Code English
Benzyl alcohol [WHO-IP]
Common Name English
ULESFIA
Brand Name English
Benzyl alcohol [ORANGE BOOK]
Common Name English
E-1519
Code English
Alcohol benzylicus [WHO-IP LATIN]
Common Name English
Benzyl alcohol [HSDB]
Common Name English
Benzyl alcohol [JAN]
Common Name English
Phenylcarbinol
Systematic Name English
BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE IMPURITY A [EP IMPURITY]
Common Name English
benzyl alcohol [INN]
Common Name English
Benzyl alcohol [USP-RS]
Common Name English
Benzyl alcohol [II]
Common Name English
Benzyl alcohol [FCC]
Common Name English
NSC-8044
Code English
Benzyl alcohol [EP MONOGRAPH]
Common Name English
Alcohol,benzyl [VANDF]
Common Name English
INS-1519
Code English
Benzyl alcohol [WHO-DD]
Common Name English
Benzyl alcohol [VANDF]
Common Name English
Benzenemethanol
Systematic Name English
?-Hydroxytoluene
Systematic Name English
Classification Tree Code System Code
JECFA EVALUATION BENZYL ALCOHOL
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NCI_THESAURUS C28394
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NDF-RT N0000181811
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JECFA EVALUATION INS-1519
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EC SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER SAFETY OPINION SCCS/1459/11
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EPA PESTICIDE CODE 9502
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WHO-ATC P03AX06
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CFR 21 CFR 172.515
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Code System Code Type Description
JECFA MONOGRAPH
310
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PRIMARY
WIKIPEDIA
BENZYL ALCOHOL
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PRIMARY
EPA CompTox
DTXSID5020152
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PRIMARY
NSC
8044
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PRIMARY
NCI_THESAURUS
C77028
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PRIMARY
CHEBI
17987
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PRIMARY
MERCK INDEX
m2397
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PRIMARY Merck Index
ECHA (EC/EINECS)
202-859-9
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PRIMARY
DAILYMED
LKG8494WBH
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PRIMARY
SMS_ID
100000086395
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PRIMARY
WHO INTERNATIONAL PHARMACOPEIA
BENZYL ALCOHOL
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PRIMARY Description: A clear, colourless, oily liquid; odour, slightly aromatic. Solubility: Soluble in water; miscible with ethanol (~750 g/l) TS, ether R, fatty and essential oils. Category: Antimicrobial preservative. Storage: Benzyl alcohol should be kept in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Additional information: Benzyl alcohol is affected by air and light, and should be protected from exposure to excessive heat.
CAS
100-51-6
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PRIMARY
ChEMBL
CHEMBL720
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PRIMARY
DRUG BANK
DB06770
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PRIMARY
EVMPD
SUB05771MIG
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DRUG CENTRAL
334
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HSDB
45
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PRIMARY
MESH
D019905
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INN
923
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RS_ITEM_NUM
1061901
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RXCUI
1426
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PRIMARY RxNorm
PUBCHEM
244
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PRIMARY
FDA UNII
LKG8494WBH
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