Benzyl ether, 99%+

Name: Benzyl ether, 99%+
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-010280

About Benzyl ether, 99%+

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Benzyl ether in Puriss grade, an ether building block registered under CAS number 103-50-4 at a purity of ≥99%. With the molecular formula C14H14O, it has a molar mass of 198.26 g/mol. The IUPAC name is phenylmethoxymethylbenzene. Alternative names: Dibenzyl ether and Benzyl oxide.

The material typically appears as a colourless liquid. Literature values give a melting point of 1.5-3.5 °C and a density of 1.043 g/mL at 25 °C. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from sources of ignition, with the container tightly sealed. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 5 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is commonly used for organic synthesis and API synthesis. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Benzyl ether in 500 mL, 1 L and 25 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Benzyl ether, 99%+
Catalogue No.	VQ-010280
CAS Number	103-50-4
IUPAC name	phenylmethoxymethylbenzene
Molecular formula	C₁₄H₁₄O
Molecular weight	198.26 g/mol
Exact mass	198.1045
Grade	Puriss
Purity / assay	≥99%
HSN code	29093019
InChIKey	MHDVGSVTJDSBDK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC=C(C=C1)COCC2=CC=CC=C2
PubChem CID	7657

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Colourless liquid
Melting point	1.5-3.5 °C
Density	1.043 g/mL at 25 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	3.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	9.2 Å²
UN number	UN 3082
Synonyms	Dibenzyl ether, Benzyl oxide, Plastikator BA, BA (plasticizer), Plasticator BA, Ether, dibenzyl, 1,1-(Oxybis(methylene))bisbenzene, Benzene, 1,1'-(oxybis(methylene))bis-, Benzene, 1,1'-[oxybis(methylene)]bis-, Benzene, 1,1'-oxybis(methylene-, (Oxybis(methylene))dibenzene, [(Benzyloxy)methyl]benzene

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P261, P264 + P265, P272, P273, P280, P302 + P352, P305 + P351 + P338, P321, P333 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P391, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Benzyl ether, 99%+?

The CAS Registry Number of Benzyl ether, 99%+ is 103-50-4. It is also known as Dibenzyl ether, Benzyl oxide, Plastikator BA.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Benzyl ether, 99%+?

Benzyl ether, 99%+ has the molecular formula C14H14O and a molecular weight of 198.26 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is phenylmethoxymethylbenzene.

Which grade and pack sizes of Benzyl ether, 99%+ can I order?

We supply Benzyl ether, 99%+ in Puriss (≥99%) grade, in 500 mL, 1 L, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Benzyl ether, 99%+?

Yes. Every lot of Benzyl ether, 99%+ is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Benzyl ether, 99%+ be shipped internationally?

Yes. Benzyl ether, 99%+ is classified as hazardous (UN 3082), so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.