Cresyl glycidyl ether

Description

Cresyl glycidyl ether · CAS 26447-14-3 · C10H12O2. Boiling Point: 170 to 195 °C at 100 mbar; Density: 1.14 at 25 °C; Vapor Pressure: 0.04 [mmHg].

Identification

CAS Registry Number	26447-14-3
PubChem CID	16606
Molecular formula	C10H12O2
IUPAC name	2-[(4-methylphenoxy)methyl]oxirane

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	164.20
XLogP3	2
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	2
Rotatable Bond Count	3
Exact Mass	164.083729621
Monoisotopic Mass	164.083729621
Topological Polar Surface Area	21.8
Heavy Atom Count	12
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	170 to 195 °C at 100 mbar
Density	1.14 at 25 °C
Vapor Pressure	0.04 [mmHg]
Viscosity	5 to 25 cm/sec at 25 °C

Physical description & handling notes

• Cresyl glycidyl ether is a colorless liquid. Sinks and mixes with water. (USCG, 1999)
• Clear colorless liquid; [HSDB]
• Clear, colorless Liquid
• 498 °F at 760 mmHg (approx.) (USCG, 1999)
• less than 200 °F (NTP, 1992)
• 200 °F (Open Cup)

Regulatory Status

GHS notification summary	0.3% (1 / 334)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	0.3% (1 / 334)
Reported hazard statements	H315, H317, H341, H411, H320, H372, H319

Documented Uses

• Used as a reactive diluent for epoxy resin systems; [HSDB]
• Plastic Composites Manufacturing [Category: Industry]
• ..As a reactive diluent for viscosity reduction of liquid epoxy resin systems, to increase the level of filler loading of such systems, and to reduce the tendency of the resins to crystallize
• ... May be made from cresols by reaction with allyl chloride followed be epoxidation or with epichlorohydrin followed by dehydrochlorination
• (1986) 10 thousand-500 thousand pounds[US EPA; Non-confidential Production Volume Information Submitted by Companies for Chemicals Under the 1986-2002 Inventory Update Rule (IUR). Oxirane,
• (1994) 10 thousand-500 thousand pounds[US EPA; Non-confidential Production Volume Information Submitted by Companies for Chemicals Under the 1986-2002 Inventory Update Rule (IUR). Oxirane,

Synonyms

CRESYL GLYCIDYL ETHER; 26447-14-3; Cresylglycide ether; Tolyl glycidyl ether; Cresol glycidal ether; Cresol glycidyl ether; Glycidyl methylphenyl ether; Propane, 1,2-epoxy-3-(tolyloxy)-; RefChem:128449; GLYCIDYL TOLYL ETHER; 218-574-8; 247-711-4; 2186-24-5; 2-((p-Tolyloxy)methyl)oxirane; 2-P-TOLYLOXYMETHYL-OXIRANE; 2-[(4-Methylphenoxy)methyl]oxirane

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Cresyl glycidyl ether?

CAS 26447-14-3; molecular formula C10H12O2; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Cresyl glycidyl ether known by?

CRESYL GLYCIDYL ETHER, 26447-14-3, Cresylglycide ether, Tolyl glycidyl ether, Cresol glycidal ether, Cresol glycidyl ether.

Is Cresyl glycidyl ether classified as hazardous?

0.3% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (1 of 334).

What are the key physical properties of Cresyl glycidyl ether?

Boiling Point: 170 to 195 °C at 100 mbar; Density: 1.14 at 25 °C; Vapor Pressure: 0.04 [mmHg]; Viscosity: 5 to 25 cm/sec at 25 °C.

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