How is benzyl alcohol synthesized?

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The synthesis of benzyl alcohol can be effectively achieved by reducing benzaldehyde. Multiple methods exist for this reduction, and the choice of method may depend on the desired purity and yield. Common techniques include catalytic hydrogenation and the use of reducing agents such as sodium borohydride or lithium aluminum hydride. For detailed procedures, consult organic chemistry textbooks or reputable online resources.

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  • Research catalytic hydrogenation methods for benzaldehyde reduction
  • Explore the use of sodium borohydride in organic synthesis
  • Study lithium aluminum hydride and its applications in reduction reactions
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I try to find the synthesis of benzyl alcohol, but I can't get it. Can some one show me how to do the synthesis of benzyl alcohol, in detail.
Can someone give me the website to find the synthesis of benzyl alcohol
Thanks
 
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DH said:
I try to find the synthesis of benzyl alcohol, but I can't get it. Can some one show me how to do the synthesis of benzyl alcohol, in detail.
Can someone give me the website to find the synthesis of benzyl alcohol
Thanks


From what starting material? There are dozens of ways to make it depending on what you want to start with.
 
gravenewworld said:
From what starting material? There are dozens of ways to make it depending on what you want to start with.
start from benzaldehyde
 
Just reduce it, there are several methods to do so, try finding it in your text, there should be plenty of sources on the web also.
 

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