Anisole, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Anisole is widely used as a solvent for the synthesis of various organic compounds, anethole, nonylphenol isomer 4-(3',6'-dimethyl-3-heptyl)phenol, perfumes, insect pheromones and pharmaceuticals. It finds application in the preparation of inorganic complexes and materials such as tin-core/tin oxide nanoparticles.

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
Anisole is widely used as a solvent for the synthesis of various organic compounds, anethole, nonylphenol isomer 4-(3′,6′-dimethyl-3-heptyl)phenol, perfumes, insect pheromones and pharmaceuticals. It finds application in the preparation of inorganic complexes and materials such as tin-core/tin oxide nanoparticles.

Solubility
Miscible with methanol and acetone. Immiscible with water.

Notes
Keep away from sources of ignition. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 100-66-3
• Molecular Formula: C7H8O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 108.14
• MDL Number: MFCD00008354
• InChI Key: RDOXTESZEPMUJZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: methoxybenzene, methyl phenyl ether, benzene, methoxy, anisol, phenyl methyl ether, phenoxymethane, anizol, phenol methyl ether, methoxy-benzene
• PubChem CID: 7519
• ChEBI: CHEBI:16579
• IUPAC Name: anisole
• SMILES: COC1=CC=CC=C1

• Melting Point: -37°C
• Density: 0.994
• Boiling Point: 153°C to 154°C
• Flash Point: 43°C (109°F)
• Odor: Ether-like
• Refractive Index: 1.517
• Quantity: 2500 g
• UN Number: UN2222
• Beilstein: 506892
• Merck Index: 14,669
• Solubility Information: Miscible with methanol and acetone. Immiscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 108.14
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Anisole

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Anisole

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Flammable liquid Category 3
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
• H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
• EUH066-Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
• P403+P233-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Anisole

RUO – Research Use Only