Benzoin methyl ether, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Benzoin methyl ether is used in UV curing inks, wood coatings, paper coatings, optical fiber, PCB, screen printing , paper varnish and other surface coatings. It is used for anticratering in powder coatings.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Benzoin methyl ether is used in UV curing inks, wood coatings, paper coatings, optical fiber, PCB, screen printing , paper varnish and other surface coatings. It is used for anticratering in powder coatings.

Solubility
Soluble in methanol.

Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Store in a cool, dry condition in well sealed containers.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 3524-62-7
• Molecular Formula: C15H14O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 226.275
• MDL Number: MFCD00008492
• InChI Key: BQZJOQXSCSZQPS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: benzoin methyl ether, methyl benzoin, benzoin methyl ester, o-methylbenzoin, 2-methoxy-2-phenylacetophenone, nisso cure mbo, ethanone, 2-methoxy-1,2-diphenyl, acetophenone, 2-methoxy-2-phenyl, qcu 3, alpha-methoxydeoxybenzoin
• PubChem CID: 98097
• IUPAC Name: 2-methoxy-1,2-diphenylethanone
• SMILES: COC(C1=CC=CC=C1)C(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2

• Melting Point: 46°C to 50°C
• Density: 1.128
• Boiling Point: 188°C to 189°C (15 mmHg)
• Flash Point: >110°C (230°F)
• Quantity: 500 g
• Beilstein: 2052112
• Merck Index: 14,1093
• Solubility Information: Soluble in methanol.
• Formula Weight: 226.28
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: Benzoin methyl ether

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H301 Toxic if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement	P264b-P270-P301+P312-P330-P501c
EINECSNumber	222-538-7
RTECSNumber	AM9350000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only