Name: Phenyl ether

Other name: diphenyl ether, diphenyl oxide

Chemical formula: C12H10O

Molecular weight: 170.21

CAS: 101-84-8

EINECS : 202-981-2

Water soluble: insoluble in water

Outlook: colorless crystal or liquid

Should be used: soap, organic synthesis

Safety description: Flammable liquid

Physical data

1. Properties: colorless crystal, light yellow oily liquid with heat above the melting point, with special odor.

2. Relative density (g / mL, 20 / 4ºC, liquid): 1.0748

3. Relative density (g / mL, 20 / 20ºC): 1.0863

4. Relative vapor density (g / mL, air = 1): 5.86

5. Melting point (ºC): 28

6. Boiling point (ºC, 101.3kPa): 257.9

7. Refractive index (n20D): 1.5780

8. Flash point (ºC): 111

9. Viscosity (mPa · s, 25ºC): 3.864

10. Ignition point (ºC): 620

Usage

1. For theproduction of flame retardant decabromodiphenyl ether, as a high-temperature heat carrier, and for the manufacture of perfumes and dyes;

2. Used as a heat transfer medium and also used in organic synthesis;

3. GB2760-1996 stipulates that it is a food flavor that is temporarily allowed to be used. GB2760-2001 stipulates that it is a preservative for citrus.

4. Shared with diphenylmethane, the fragrance can be lighter, can be used in soaps, detergents, roses for daily industrial products, fragrant leaves, hyacinths, fragrant velvet, neem, sandalwood, etc.  Can also be used to formulate artificial gerbera oil;

5. Mainly used as one of the components of organic high-temperature heating medium.

Storage Precautions:

Store in a cool, ventilated warehouse. Keep away from fire and heat sources. should be kept away from oxidizer, do not store together. Equipped with the appropriate variety and quantity of fire equipment. The storage area should be equipped with emergency response equipment and suitable containment materials.