Diphenyl ether, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Diphenyl ether is widely used as a heat transfer agent and a dye carrier. It is employed as a processing aid in the production of polyesters. It acts as a chemical intermediate in the production of surface active agents and high temperature lubricants, fire retardants like polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) and fragrance for detergents. It plays a vital role in the Ferrario reaction to produce phenoxathiin, which finds application in polyamide and polyimide production.

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
Diphenyl ether is widely used as a heat transfer agent and a dye carrier. It is employed as a processing aid in the production of polyesters. It acts as a chemical intermediate in the production of surface active agents and high temperature lubricants, fire retardants like polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) and fragrance for detergents. It plays a vital role in the Ferrario reaction to produce phenoxathiin, which finds application in polyamide and polyimide production.

Solubility
Soluble in alcohol, chloroform, ethyl acetate, benzene, diethyl ether and glacial acetic acid. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 101-84-8
• Molecular Formula: C12H10O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 170.211
• MDL Number: MFCD00003034
• InChI Key: USIUVYZYUHIAEV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: diphenyl ether, diphenyl oxide, phenyl ether, oxydibenzene, phenyl oxide, oxybisbenzene, biphenyl oxide, 1,1'-oxydibenzene, benzene, 1,1'-oxybis, oxydiphenyl
• PubChem CID: 7583
• ChEBI: CHEBI:39258
• IUPAC Name: phenoxybenzene
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)OC2=CC=CC=C2

• Melting Point: 26°C to 29°C
• Density: 1.071
• Boiling Point: 258°C to 260°C
• Flash Point: 125°C (257°F)
• Odor: Aromatic
• Refractive Index: 1.5805
• Quantity: 2500 g
• UN Number: UN3077
• Beilstein: 1364620
• Merck Index: 14,7288
• Solubility Information: Soluble in alcohol,chloroform,ethyl acetate,benzene,diethyl ether and glacial acetic acid. Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 170.21
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Diphenyl ether

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Diphenyl ether

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P273-Avoid release to the environment.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Diphenyl oxide

RUO – Research Use Only