Benzyl ether
[CAS# 103-50-4]

Identification

• Classification: Food additive >> Food spice >> Artificial spice
• Name: Benzyl ether
• Synonyms: Dibenzyl ether
• Molecular Formula: C₁₄H₁₄O
• Molecular Weight: 198.26
• CAS Registry Number: 103-50-4
• EC Number: 203-118-2
• FEMA: 2371

Properties

• Density: 1.04
• Melting point: 1.5-3.5 ºC
• Boiling point: 298 ºC
• Refractive index: 1.561-1.563
• Flash point: 135 ºC
• Water solubility: insoluble

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xi;N
• Risk Codes: R36/37/38;R51/53
• Safety Description: S23;S61

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1B	H317
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335

• Transport Information: UN 3082