Benzyl ether

Agent Name
Benzyl ether
Alternative Name
Dibenzyl ether
CAS Number
103-50-4
Formula
C14-H14-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Benzyl ether formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1,1'-(Oxybis(methylene))bisbenzene; 1,1-Oxybismethylene, bis benzene; BA; BA (VAN); BA (plasticizer); Benzene, 1,1'-(oxybis(methylene))bis-; Benzyl oxide; Benzyl oxide [Czech]; Dibenzyl ether; Dibenzylether [Czech]; Ether, dibenzyl; Plasticator BA; Plastikator BA; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Ethers, Other
Description
Colorless, unstable liquid; [Hawley] Immiscible or difficult to mix in water; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a plasticizer for nitrocellulose and synthetic rubber, a perfume solvent, a flavoring agent, and in cements; [HSDB]
Comments
Inhalation of high concentrations can cause CNS depression; [HSDB] Irritating to the skin; [Hawley] Will not decompose if used and stored according to specifications; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
0.00103 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 135 deg C; [Hawley] mp = 1-4 deg C; bp = 297-299 deg C; [MSDSonline]
NFPA
must be preheated

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: