Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 of 9 March 2012 laying down specifications for food additives listed in Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (Text with EEA relevance) (c. 231)

ANNEX

E 1519 BENZYL ALCOHOL

Synonyms	Phenylcarbinol; Phenylmethyl alcohol; Benzenemethanol; Alpha-hydroxytoluene
Definition
Einecs
Chemical name	Benzyl alcohol; Phenylmethanol
Chemical formula	C7H8O
Molecular weight	108,14
Assay	Not less than 98,0 %
Description	Colourless, clear liquid with a faint, aromatic odour
Identification
Solubility	Soluble in water, ethanol and ether
Refractive index	[n]D 20 1,538-1,541
Specific gravity (25° C/25 °C)	1,042-1,047
Test for peroxides	Passes test
Distillation range	Not less than 95 % v/v distils between 202 and 208 °C
Purity
Acid value	Not more than 0,5
Aldehydes	Not more than 0,2 % v/v (as benzaldehyde)
Lead	Not more than 2 mg/kg