Question

Benzyl alcohol can be converted into profile benzyl alcohol by

Answer 1

Process for the preparation of benzyl alcohol by the hydrolysis of benzyl chloride with water at elevated temperature, characterized in that the hydrolysis is performed at a molar ratio of benzyl chloride to water of from 1:10 to 1:70, at temperatures of from 80° to 180° C. and for a reaction time of 2 to 240 minutes

Answer 2

Explanation:

Benzyl alcohol is in a class of medications called pediculicides. It works by killing the lice. Benzyl alcohol lotion will not kill lice eggs, so the medication must be used a second time to kill the lice that may hatch from these eggs.