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Dibenzyl ether
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Dibenzyl ether is an organic compound used as a solvent and intermediate in organic synthesis. It is also employed in the production of fragrances and pharmaceuticals. Available with CAS number 103-50-4, molecular formula C14H14O, and molecular weight 198.26 g/mol, it is stable at ambient storage conditions. This product carries a warning signal word due to potential health hazards. Molekula supplies Dibenzyl ether from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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500 mL — £46.70 per pack ex VAT · £56.04 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colourless to light yellow liquid |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Acidity | ≤0.1% |
| Moisture | ≤0.15% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Flash Point | 137 °C |
| Transport Class | 9 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
| Odour | Faint, almond odor |
| Melting Point | 3.6 °C |
| Boiling Point | 295-298 °c with decomp |
| Vapour Pressure | 1.03 × 10⁻³ mmHg at 25 °C |
| Refractive Index | 1.54057 |
| log P (octanol/water) | 3.31 |
Source: PubChem CID 7657 (HSDB)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 89966400 |
| CAS Number | 103-50-4 |
| IUPAC Name | phenylmethoxymethylbenzene |
| EC Number | 203-118-2 |
| Molecular Formula | (C6H5CH2)2O |
| Molecular Weight | 198.26 |
| Exact Mass | 198.1045 |
| SMILES | C1=CC=C(C=C1)COCC2=CC=CC=C2 |
| InChIKey | MHDVGSVTJDSBDK-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C14H14O/c1-3-7-13(8-4-1)11-15-12-14-9-5-2-6-10-14/h1-10H,11-12H2 |
| PubChem CID | 7657 |
| UN Number | UN3082 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29093060 |
| Tariff Code | 2909309090 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
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Hazardous to the Environment
GHS09
Hazard statements
- H303 May be harmful if swallowed
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
- H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P273 Avoid release to the environment
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- P333+313 IF skin irritation or a rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention
- P337+313 If eye irritation persists get medical advice/attention
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- 1,1-(Oxybis(methylene))bisbenzene
- BA (plasticizer)
- Benzene, 1,1'-(oxybis(methylene))bis-
- Benzyl ether
- Benzyl oxide
- Ether, dibenzyl
- FEMA No. 2371
- FEMA Number 2371
- Plasticator BA
- Plastikator BA
Frequently asked questions
What is dibenzyl ether used for?
Dibenzyl ether is primarily used as a solvent in organic synthesis and as a precursor in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. It is also used as a plasticizer and as a flavor and fragrance ingredient (FEMA 2371).
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of dibenzyl ether?
The formula is (C6H5CH2)2O and the molecular weight is 198.26 g/mol.
How should dibenzyl ether be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, away from light and moisture, in a tightly sealed container.
What grade of dibenzyl ether does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies dibenzyl ether in reagent grade, suitable for laboratory and industrial applications.
Can Molekula supply dibenzyl ether in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply dibenzyl ether in bulk quantities; please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a dibenzyl ether order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS), compliant with GHS standards.
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