Dibenzyl ether

Description

Dibenzyl ether is identified by CAS 103-50-4, molecular formula C14H14O and molecular weight 198.10 g/mol. UNII 2O6CNO27RJ; ChEBI 87411; InChIKey MHDVGSVTJDSBDK-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 295.00 to 298.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 295-298 °C; Melting Point: 38.3 °F (NTP, 1992).

Identification

CAS Registry Number	103-50-4
PubChem CID	7657
Molecular formula	C14H14O
Molecular weight	198.10 g/mol
IUPAC name	phenylmethoxymethylbenzene
InChIKey	MHDVGSVTJDSBDK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
UNII (FDA)	2O6CNO27RJ
ChEBI ID	CHEBI:87411
FEMA number	2371
JECFA number	1256

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	198.26
XLogP3	3.3
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	1
Rotatable Bond Count	4
Exact Mass	198.104465066
Monoisotopic Mass	198.104465066
Topological Polar Surface Area	9.2
Heavy Atom Count	15
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	295.00 to 298.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point	295-298 °C
Melting Point	38.3 °F (NTP, 1992)
Melting Point	3.6 °C
Melting Point	3 - 4 °C
Flash Point	275 °F (NTP, 1992)
Flash Point	135 °C
Flash Point	275 DEG (135 °C) (CLOSED CUP)
Solubility	0.04 mg/mL at 35 °C
Density	0.99735 AT 25 °C/4 °C

Physical description & handling notes

• Dibenzyl ether is a colorless liquid with a mild odor.
• Colorless, unstable liquid; [Hawley] Immiscible or difficult to mix in water; [MSDSonline]
• Liquid
• Colourless liquid, slightly mushroom aroma
• COLORLESS LIQUID
• VERY PALE YELLOW

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Fruit 1,1'-(OXYBIS(METHYLENE))BIS-BENZENE
GHS notification summary	0.1% (3 / 2222)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	0.1% (3 / 2222)
Reported hazard statements	H317 (65.6%), H319 (21.6%), H400 (68.5%), H410 (68.5%), H411 (11.7%), H315 (100%), H335 (100%), H413 (100%)

Documented Uses

• Used as a plasticizer for nitrocellulose and synthetic rubber, a perfume solvent, a flavoring agent, and in cements; [HSDB]
• PLASTICIZER FOR NITROCELLULOSE; SOLVENT IN PERFUMERY
• PLASTICIZER FOR SYNTHETIC RUBBER
• IT IS USED PARTICULARLY IN CEMENTS BASED ON POLYVINYL ACETATE EMULSIONS...
• For more Uses (Complete) data for DIBENZYL ETHER (11 total), please visit the HSDB record page.
• Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes

Synonyms

DIBENZYL ETHER; Benzyl ether; 103-50-4; Benzyl oxide; Dibenzylether; Plastikator BA; BA (plasticizer); Plasticator BA; Ether, dibenzyl; FEMA No. 2371; FEMA Number 2371; 1,1-(Oxybis(methylene))bisbenzene; DTXSID5025819; Benzene, 1,1'-(oxybis(methylene))bis-; Benzene, 1,1'-[oxybis(methylene)]bis-; Benzene, 1,1'-oxybis(methylene-

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Dibenzyl ether?

CAS 103-50-4; molecular formula C14H14O; molecular weight 198.10 g/mol.

What other names is Dibenzyl ether known by?

DIBENZYL ETHER, Benzyl ether, 103-50-4, Benzyl oxide, Dibenzylether, Plastikator BA.

What is the regulatory status of Dibenzyl ether?

Documented regulatory listings: EU Flavoring substances; FDA Substance added to food: FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT; Flavoring Agents.

Is Dibenzyl ether classified as hazardous?

0.1% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (3 of 2222).

What are the key physical properties of Dibenzyl ether?

Boiling Point: 295.00 to 298.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 295-298 °C; Melting Point: 38.3 °F (NTP, 1992); Melting Point: 3.6 °C.

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