Benzyl ether

CAS Number103-50-4
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight198.26 g/mol
Benzyl ether
What is Benzyl ether?
Benzyl ether is a chemical compound with CAS number 103-50-4. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
Benzyl ether was used as an effective GFP friendly tissue clearing medium for mouse brains1. It was used in a study to develop a detailed protocol for performing 3D imaging of solvent-cleared organs and its application to various microscopy techniques2.
Specifications
Linear Formula
(C6H5CH2)2O
Molecular Weight
198.26 g/mol
Assay/Purity
98%
Boiling Point
298 °C(lit.)
Density
1.043 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Solubility
H2O: insoluble
acetone: miscible
chloroform: miscible
diethyl ether: miscible
ethanol: miscible
Safety Information
GHS07
GHS09Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
H315-H319-H335-H411
Precautionary Statements
P261-P273-P305 + P351 + P338
Required PPE
Eyeshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Melting Point
1.5-3.5 °C(lit.)
EC Number
203-118-2
WGK Germany
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