Ethyl benzoin ether
[CAS# 574-09-4]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Ether
• Name: Ethyl benzoin ether
• Synonyms: (+/-)-Benzoin ethyl ether; 2-Ethoxy-1,2-diphenylethanone; 2-Ethoxy-2-phenylacetophenone; 2-Ethoxybenzoin; Benzoin ethyl ether; Ethoxybenzoin; 2-Ethoxy-1,2-diphenylethanone
• Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₁₆O₂
• Molecular Weight: 240.30
• CAS Registry Number: 574-09-4
• EC Number: 209-366-8

Properties

• Density: 1.083
• Melting point: 62-63 ºC

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410