[[4-(2-Methoxyethyl)phenoxy]methyl]oxirane
[CAS# 56718-70-8]

Identification

• Name: [[4-(2-Methoxyethyl)phenoxy]methyl]oxirane
• Synonyms: MEEPB
• Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₁₆O₃
• Molecular Weight: 208.25
• CAS Registry Number: 56718-70-8
• EC Number: 260-353-3

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (1.6 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.099±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 67-68 ºC (ligroine )^**
• Boiling point: 300.6±17.0 ºC (760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Refractive index: 1.519 (25 ºC)^***
• Flash point: 100.1±18.2 ºC, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2014 ACD/Labs)

^** Zhang, Jing-Yu; Chirality 2009, V21(8), P745-750.

^*** Melgar-Fernandez, Roberto; Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters 2004, V14(1), P191-194.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	4	H413