Benzyl methyl ether
- CAS NO.：538-86-3
- Empirical Formula: C8H10O
- Molecular Weight: 122.16
- MDL number: MFCD00025901
- EINECS: 208-705-7
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-08-25 20:17:46
What is Benzyl methyl ether?
Chemical properties
Colorless liquid. Sp.Gr. 0.98. B.P. 171℃. Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.
The Uses of Benzyl methyl ether
Benzyl methyl ether is used to produce benzaldehyde. It is used as perfuming agents.
The Uses of Benzyl methyl ether
Benzyl methyl ether is occasionally used in soap perfumes, industrial perfumes and masking odors, where power and low cost are essential.
Preparation
Benzyl methyl ether is produced from Benzyl chloride and Sodium methoxide in Methanol solution.
Synthesis Reference(s)
Canadian Journal of Chemistry, 54, p. 685, 1976 DOI: 10.1139/v76-099
Chemistry Letters, 13, p. 1225, 1984
Tetrahedron Letters, 20, p. 4679, 1979
Properties of Benzyl methyl ether
| Melting point: | -52.6 °C |
| Boiling point: | 174 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 0.987 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| refractive index | n |
| Flash point: | 53 °C |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| form | clear liquid |
| color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
| Odor | at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. fruity ethereal ylang green floral hyacinth |
| Water Solubility | practically insoluble |
| Merck | 14,1140 |
| Dielectric constant | 3.5（20℃） |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 538-86-3(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Benzene, (methoxymethyl)-(538-86-3) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Benzyl methyl ether (538-86-3) |
Safety information for Benzyl methyl ether
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Flame Flammables GHS02 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H226:Flammable liquids |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P233:Keep container tightly closed. P240:Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241:Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P370+P378:In case of fire: Use … for extinction. P403+P235:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..… |
Computed Descriptors for Benzyl methyl ether
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