Why do we use benzyl alcohol for lotion?
2007-06-21 14:31:32 · 4 answers · asked by Eden 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
why do we use benzyl alcohol for lotion?
like body lotion.
2007-06-21 14:43:13 · update #1
You didn't say what kind of lotion, but it is used as a topical antiseptic and as a local anesthetic.
2007-06-21 14:38:52 · answer #1 · answered by Flying Dragon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Phenol (benzyl alcohol) is an anesthetic drug that acts as a chemical neurolytic agent (a nerve block when injected for muscle spasticity and a insect-bite reliever when in a milder lotion form).
2007-06-21 14:48:57 · answer #2 · answered by HoneyBunny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Benzyl alcohol is used as a general solvent for inks, paints, lacquers, and epoxy resin coatings.[2] It is also a precursor to a variety of esters, used in the soap, perfume, and flavor industries, as well as for pharmaceuticals. It exhibits bacteriostatic and antipruritic properties. It is also used as a photographic developer.
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2007-06-21 14:39:49 · answer #3 · answered by Ray 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My assumption would be alchol has similar properities to water both polar ironizing media ...
2007-06-21 15:15:39 · answer #4 · answered by Lady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋