CAS No. 100-51-6
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Benzyl alcohol
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| CAS Number | 100-51-6 | |
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| Molecular Formula |
C7H8O |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 108.14 | |
| SMILES | C1=CC=C(C=C1)CO |
Benzyl alcohol is an aromatic alcohol that acts as a local anesthetic by perturbing lipid membrane structure and modulating membrane-bound protein function. By increasing lipid bilayer fluidity and inhibiting voltage-gated sodium channel activity, it suppresses neuronal depolarization and attenuates action potential propagation. These membrane perturbations disrupt downstream ion flux and cellular signaling pathways dependent on lipid-protein dynamics, leading to reduced neuronal excitability.
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Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
- Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
- Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
- For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
- Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.