3558-60-9 structure, C9H12O

(2-Methoxyethyl)benzene

CAS No.

3558-60-9

Formula:

C9H12O

Basic Info

Phenylethyl methyl ether is a volatile compound that can be found in Litchi wine (and Litchi fruit) during winemaking. Phenylethyl methyl ether is also an additive to perfumes, detergents and soaps.

Formula
C9H12O
Molecular Weight
136.191
Exact Mass
136.089
LogP
1.8755
PSA
9.23
Synonyms

Benzene, (2-methoxyethyl)-

methyl2-phenethylether

Methyl phenethyl oxide

2-Methoxyethylbenzene

2-Phenylethyl Methyl Ether

kewdaether

methyl 2-phenylethyl ether

ETHER,METHYL PHENETHYL

Methyl Phenethyl Ether

FEMA 3198

1-methoxy-2-phenylethane

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Properties

Appearance & Physical State
Colourless Liquid
Density
0.938 g/cm3
Boiling Point
172.3ºC at 760 mmHg
Flash Point
52.5ºC
Refractive Index
1.493

Safety Info

RTECS
KO2230000
HS Code
2909309090

MSDS

SDS 1.0
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SAFETY DATA SHEETS

According to Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) - Sixth revised edition

Version: 1.0

Creation Date: Aug 11, 2017

Revision Date: Aug 11, 2017

1.Identification

1.1 GHS Product identifier

Product name (2-Methoxyethyl)benzene

1.2 Other means of identification

Product number -
Other names 2-Methoxyethylbenzene

1.3 Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use

Identified uses For industry use only. Food additives -> Flavoring Agents
Uses advised against no data available

1.4 Supplier's details

Company MOLBASE (Shanghai) Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
Address Floor 4 & 5, Building 12, No. 1001 North Qinzhou Road,
Xuhui District, Shanghai, China
Telephone +86(21)64956998
Fax +86(21)54365166

1.5 Emergency phone number

Emergency phone number +86-400-6021-666
Service hours Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (Standard time zone: UTC/GMT +8 hours).

2.Hazard identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Not classified.

2.2 GHS label elements, including precautionary statements

Pictogram(s) No symbol.
Signal word

No signal word.

Hazard statement(s)

none

Precautionary statement(s)
Prevention

none

Response

none

Storage

none

Disposal

none

2.3 Other hazards which do not result in classification

none

3.Composition/information on ingredients

3.1 Substances

Chemical name Common names and synonyms CAS number EC number Concentration
(2-Methoxyethyl)benzene (2-Methoxyethyl)benzene 3558-60-9 none 100%

4.First-aid measures

4.1 Description of necessary first-aid measures

General advice

Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

If inhaled

If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.

In case of skin contact

Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.

In case of eye contact

Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.

If swallowed

Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.

4.2 Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed

no data available

4.3 Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary

no data available

5.Fire-fighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media

Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

5.2 Specific hazards arising from the chemical

no data available

5.3 Special protective actions for fire-fighters

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.

6.Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust. For personal protection see section 8.

6.2 Environmental precautions

Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Pick up and arrange disposal. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

7.Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. For precautions see section 2.2.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

8.Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters

Occupational Exposure limit values

no data available

Biological limit values

no data available

8.2 Appropriate engineering controls

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

8.3 Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)

Eye/face protection

Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166. Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).

Skin protection

Wear impervious clothing. The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace. Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique(without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.

Respiratory protection

Wear dust mask when handling large quantities.

Thermal hazards

no data available

9.Physical and chemical properties

Physical state Colourless Liquid
Colour no data available
Odour no data available
Melting point/ freezing point -59°C(lit.)
Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling range 190°C(lit.)
Flammability no data available
Lower and upper explosion limit / flammability limit no data available
Flash point 80°C(lit.)
Auto-ignition temperature no data available
Decomposition temperature no data available
pH no data available
Kinematic viscosity no data available
Solubility no data available
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water (log value) no data available
Vapour pressure no data available
Density and/or relative density 0.938 g/cm3
Relative vapour density no data available
Particle characteristics no data available

10.Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity

no data available

10.2 Chemical stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions

no data available

10.4 Conditions to avoid

no data available

10.5 Incompatible materials

no data available

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products

no data available

11.Toxicological information

Acute toxicity

  • Oral: no data available
  • Inhalation: no data available
  • Dermal: no data available

Skin corrosion/irritation

no data available

Serious eye damage/irritation

no data available

Respiratory or skin sensitization

no data available

Germ cell mutagenicity

no data available

Carcinogenicity

no data available

Reproductive toxicity

no data available

STOT-single exposure

no data available

STOT-repeated exposure

no data available

Aspiration hazard

no data available

12.Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity

  • Toxicity to fish: no data available
  • Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: no data available
  • Toxicity to algae: no data available
  • Toxicity to microorganisms: no data available

12.2 Persistence and degradability

no data available

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

no data available

12.4 Mobility in soil

no data available

12.5 Other adverse effects

no data available

13.Disposal considerations

13.1 Disposal methods

Product

The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.

Contaminated packaging

Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.

14.Transport information

14.1 UN Number

ADR/RID: UN2688 IMDG: UN2688 IATA: UN2688

14.2 UN Proper Shipping Name

ADR/RID: 1-BROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE
IMDG: 1-BROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE
IATA: 1-BROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE

14.3 Transport hazard class(es)

ADR/RID: 6.1 IMDG: 6.1 IATA: 6.1

14.4 Packing group, if applicable

ADR/RID: III IMDG: III IATA: III

14.5 Environmental hazards

ADR/RID: no IMDG: no IATA: no

14.6 Special precautions for user

no data available

14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code

no data available

15.Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question

Chemical name Common names and synonyms CAS number EC number
(2-Methoxyethyl)benzene (2-Methoxyethyl)benzene 3558-60-9 none
European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS) Listed.
EC Inventory Listed.
United States Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory Listed.
China Catalog of Hazardous chemicals 2015 Not Listed.
New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC) Listed.
Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS) Listed.
Vietnam National Chemical Inventory Not Listed.
Chinese Chemical Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (China IECSC) Listed.

16.Other information

Information on revision

Creation Date Aug 11, 2017
Revision Date Aug 11, 2017

Abbreviations and acronyms

  • CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
  • ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
  • RID: Regulation concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
  • IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods
  • IATA: International Air Transportation Association
  • TWA: Time Weighted Average
  • STEL: Short term exposure limit
  • LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
  • LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
  • EC50: Effective Concentration 50%

References

  • IPCS - The International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSC), website: http://www.ilo.org/dyn/icsc/showcard.home
  • HSDB - Hazardous Substances Data Bank, website: https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/newtoxnet/hsdb.htm
  • IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer, website: http://www.iarc.fr/
  • eChemPortal - The Global Portal to Information on Chemical Substances by OECD, website: http://www.echemportal.org/echemportal/index?pageID=0&request_locale=en
  • CAMEO Chemicals, website: http://cameochemicals.noaa.gov/search/simple
  • ChemIDplus, website: http://chem.sis.nlm.nih.gov/chemidplus/chemidlite.jsp
  • ERG - Emergency Response Guidebook by U.S. Department of Transportation, website: http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/library/erg
  • Germany GESTIS-database on hazard substance, website: http://www.dguv.de/ifa/gestis/gestis-stoffdatenbank/index-2.jsp
  • ECHA - European Chemicals Agency, website: https://echa.europa.eu/

Disclaimer: The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. We as supplier shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.
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  2-Phenylethyl Methyl Ether      Revision number: 5    
  SAFETY DATA SHEET

Section 1. IDENTIFICATION
  Product name:        2-Phenylethyl Methyl Ether    
    
  Revision number:        5    

Section 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
  GHS classification
  PHYSICAL HAZARDS
    Category 4
  Flammable liquids
  HEALTH HAZARDS
    Category 5
  Acute toxicity (Oral)
  Acute toxicity (Dermal)        Category 5    
    Category 3
  Skin corrosion/irritation
  ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS        Not classified    
  GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
  Pictograms or hazard symbols        None    
    Warning
  Signal word
  Hazard statements        Combustible liquid    
    May be harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin
    Causes mild skin irritation
  Precautionary statements:
  [Prevention]        Keep away from flames and hot surfaces.    
    Wear protective gloves and eye/face protection.
  [Response]        If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.    
    Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
  [Storage]        Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.    
  [Disposal]        Dispose of contents/container through a waste management company authorized by    
    the local government.

Section 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
  Substance/mixture:        Substance    
    2-Phenylethyl Methyl Ether
  Components:
  Percent:        >98.0%(GC)    
    3558-60-9
  CAS Number:
  Synonyms:        Methyl Phenethyl Ether    
  Chemical Formula:        C9H12O    

Section 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
    Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
  Inhalation:
    Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
    Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Gently wash with plenty of
  Skin contact:
    soap and water. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
  2-Phenylethyl Methyl Ether

Section 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
  Eye contact:        Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present    
    and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical
    advice/attention.
  Ingestion:        Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.    
  Protection of first-aiders:        A rescuer should wear personal protective equipment, such as rubber gloves and air-    
    tight goggles.

Section 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
    Dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide.
  Suitable extinguishing
  media:
  Unsuitable extinguishing Water (It may scatter and spread fire.)
  media:
  Precautions for firefighters: Fire-extinguishing work is done from the windward and the suitable fire-extinguishing
    method according to the surrounding situation is used. Uninvolved persons should
    evacuate to a safe place. In case of fire in the surroundings: Remove movable
    containers if safe to do so.
  Special protective        When extinguishing fire, be sure to wear personal protective equipment.    
  equipment for firefighters:

Section 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
  Personal precautions,        Use personal protective equipment. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.    
  protective equipment and Ensure adequate ventilation. Entry to non-involved personnel should be controlled
  emergency procedures: around the leakage area by roping off, etc.
  Environmental precautions: Prevent product from entering drains.
  Methods and materials for Absorb spilled material in a suitable absorbent (e.g. rag, dry sand, earth, saw-dust).
  containment and cleaning In case of large amount of spillage, contain a spill by bunding. Adhered or collected
  up: material should be promptly disposed of, in accordance with appropriate laws and
    regulations.
  Prevention of secondary Remove all sources of ignition. Fire-extinguishing devices should be prepared in
  hazards:        case of a fire. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment.    

Section 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
  Precautions for safe handling
  Technical measures:        Handling is performed in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective equipment.    
    Prevent generation of vapour or mist. Keep away from flames and hot surfaces. Take
    measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic charge. Use explosion-proof
    equipment. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling.
    Use a closed system, ventilation.
  Advice on safe handling: Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
  Conditions for safe storage, including any
  incompatibilities
  Storage conditions:        Keep container tightly closed. Store in a cool, dark and well-ventilated place.    
    Store away from incompatible materials such as oxidizing agents.
  Packaging material:        Comply with laws.    

Section 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
    Install a closed system or local exhaust as possible so that workers should not be
  Engineering controls:
    exposed directly. Also install safety shower and eye bath.
  Personal protective equipment
  Respiratory protection: Vapor respirator. Follow local and national regulations.
    Protective gloves.
  Hand protection:
  Eye protection:        Safety glasses. A face-shield, if the situation requires.    
  Skin and body protection: Protective clothing. Protective boots, if the situation requires.

Section 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
  Physical state (20°C):        Liquid    
  2-Phenylethyl Methyl Ether

Section 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
  Form:        Clear    
  Colour:        Colorless - Slightly pale yellow    
  Odour:        No data available    
  pH: No data available
  Melting point/freezing point:No data available
  Boiling point/range:        190°C    
  Flash point:        80°C    
  Flammability or explosive
  limits:
  Lower:        No data available    
  Upper:        No data available    
  Relative density:        0.95    
  Solubility(ies):
  [Water]        No data available    
  [Other solvents]        No data available    

Section 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
  Chemical stability:        Stable under proper conditions.    
  Possibility of hazardous No special reactivity has been reported.
  reactions:
    Open flame
  Conditions to avoid:
  Incompatible materials: Oxidizing agents
  Hazardous decomposition Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide
  products:

Section 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
  Acute Toxicity:        orl-rat LD50:4100 mg/kg    
    skn-rbt LD50:3970 mg/kg
  Skin corrosion/irritation: skn-rbt 500 mg/24H MLD
  Serious eye        No data available    
  damage/irritation:
  Germ cell mutagenicity: No data available
  Carcinogenicity:
  IARC =        No data available    
  NTP =        No data available    
  Reproductive toxicity:        No data available    
  RTECS Number:        KO2230000    

Section 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
  Ecotoxicity:
  Fish:        No data available    
    No data available
  Crustacea:
  Algae:        No data available    
  Persistence / degradability: No data available
  Bioaccumulative        No data available    
  potential(BCF):
  Mobility in soil
    No data available
  Log Pow:
  Soil adsorption (Koc):        No data available    
    No data available
  Henry's Law
  constant(PaM3/mol):

Section 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
    Recycle to process, if possible. Consult your local regional authorities. You may be able to burn in a chemical
    incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber system. Observe all federal, state and local regulations when
    disposing of the substance.
  2-Phenylethyl Methyl Ether

Section 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
  Hazards Class:        Does not correspond to the classification standard of the United Nations    
  UN-No:        Not listed    

Section 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
  Safe management ordinance of dangerous chemical product (State Council announces on January 26, 2002
  and revised on February 16,2011): Safe use and production, the storage of a dangerous chemical, transport,
    loading and unloading were prescribed.


SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Spectrum

NMR Spectrum 1H NMR : Predict
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Analysis Methods

Van Den Dool and Kratz RI, non-polar column, temperature ramp
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Column Shape
Capillary
Active Phase(℃)
BP-1
Retention index
1062.
Temperature Control
Method
temperature ramp
Comments
30. m/0.32 mm/0.25 μm, N2, 5. K/min, 220. C @ 13. min; T<sub>start</sub>: 60. C
Reference
Raina, V.K.Kumar, A.Srivastava, S.K.Syamsundar, K.V.Kahol, A.P.Essential oil composition of 'kewda' (Pandanus odoratissimus) from IndiaFlavour Fragr. J.2004, 19, 5, 434-436.
Van Den Dool and Kratz RI, non-polar column, custom temperature program
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Column Shape
Capillary
Active Phase(℃)
HP-5MS
Retention index
1083.4
Temperature Control
Method
custom temperature program
Comments
30. m/0.25 mm/0.25 μm, He; Program: 60C (1 min) =&gt; 5 C/min =&gt; 210C =&gt; 10 C/min =&gt; 280C (15 min)
Reference
Andriamaharavo, N.R.Retention Data. NIST Mass Spectrometry Data Center.NIST Mass Spectrometry Data Center, 2014.
Normal alkane RI, non-polar column, temperature ramp
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Column Shape
Capillary
Active Phase(℃)
DB-5
Retention index
1089.
Temperature Control
Method
temperature ramp
Comments
25. m/0.25 mm/0.25 μm, He, 2. K/min, 200. C @ 80. min; T<sub>start</sub>: 60. C
Reference
Rout, P.K.Misra, R.Sahoo, S.Sree, A.Rao, Y.R.Extraction of kewda (Pandanus fascicularis Lam.) flowers with hexane: composition of concrete, absolute and waxFlavour Fragr. J.2005, 20, 4, 442-444.

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