• It is an organic compound whose formula is (C6H5CH2OH), and it is a colorless liquid with an aromatic odor.
• It is used in perfumes, and as a local anesthetic and analgesic.
• It is used as a general solvent in inks, paints and polishes, and as a coating for epoxy resins.
• It is used in the manufacture of soaps, perfumes, scents, medicines, and anti-itching.
• It is also used as a sterilizer to kill germs for intravenous injection.