Phenetole

Description

Phenetole · CAS 103-73-1 · C8H10O. UNII RB8LU2C57F. Boiling Point: 171-173 °C; Melting Point: -30.0 °C; Flash Point: 145 °F (63 °C)OC.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	103-73-1
PubChem CID	7674
Molecular formula	C8H10O
IUPAC name	ethoxybenzene
UNII (FDA)	RB8LU2C57F

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	122.16
XLogP3	2.5
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	1
Rotatable Bond Count	2
Exact Mass	122.073164938
Monoisotopic Mass	122.073164938
Topological Polar Surface Area	9.2
Heavy Atom Count	9
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	171-173 °C
Melting Point	-30.0 °C
Flash Point	145 °F (63 °C)OC
Density	0.967 @ 20 °C/4 °C
Vapor Pressure	1.53 [mmHg]
Vapor Pressure	1.53 MM HG @ 25 °C
LogP	Log Kow = 2.51
LogP	2.51

Physical description & handling notes

• Colorless liquid; [Hawley]
• OILY LIQ
• COLORLESS
• DISTINCTIVE ODOR
• SOL IN ETHANOL, ETHER, CARBON TETRACHLORIDE
• Water Solubility = 5.69X10+2 mg/L at 25 °C

GHS Hazard Classification

Reported hazard statements	H226 (100%)

Documented Uses

• Used as an intermediate, in perfumes, and as a research chemical; [HSDB]
• CHEMICAL INTERMEDIATE & IN PERFUMERY
• PREPN: PREPD FROM PHENOL OR ITS SALTS BY USE OF FOLLOWING: ETHYL CHLORIDE; ETHYL BROMIDE; ETHYL P-TOLUENESULFONATE; DIETHYL SULFATE OR TRIETHYL PHOSPHATE.
• (1972) PROBABLY GREATER THAN 4.54X10+5 GRAMS
• (1975) PROBABLY LESS THAN 4.54X10+5 GRAMS
• ... EXCRETED AS GLUCURONIDE & ETHEREAL SULFATE.

Synonyms

PHENETOLE; Ethoxybenzene; 103-73-1; Ethyl phenyl ether; Benzene, ethoxy-; Phenetol; Phenyl ethyl ether; Benzene, ethoxy; Phenoxyethane; Ether, ethyl phenyl; RB8LU2C57F; NSC-406706; DTXSID7059278; CHEBI:67129; RefChem:929009; DTXCID7032767

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Phenetole?

CAS 103-73-1; molecular formula C8H10O; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Phenetole known by?

PHENETOLE, Ethoxybenzene, 103-73-1, Ethyl phenyl ether, Benzene, ethoxy-, Phenetol.

Is Phenetole classified as hazardous?

Hazard statements reported: H226.

What are the key physical properties of Phenetole?

Boiling Point: 171-173 °C; Melting Point: -30.0 °C; Flash Point: 145 °F (63 °C)OC; Density: 0.967 @ 20 °C/4 °C.

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