Provenance

Reference data from EU CLP Annex VI and published regulations — verify against your supplier's SDS before use.

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Substance profile

2-(1-methyl-2-(4-phenoxyphenoxy)ethoxy)pyridine

2-(1-methyl-2-(4-phenoxyphenoxy)ethoxy)pyridine is colorless crystals.

CAS 95737-68-1 C20H19NO3 321.4 g/mol Warning

01 · Identification

What 2-(1-methyl-2-(4-phenoxyphenox… is

2-(1-methyl-2-(4-phenoxyphenoxy)ethoxy)pyridine is colorless crystals. Its molecular formula is C20H19NO3 and its molecular weight is 321.4 g/mol. It boils at 318 °C, melts at 47 °C.

Under the GHS it carries the signal word Warning.

CAS number95737-68-1
EC number429-800-1
Index number613-303-00-3
Molecular formulaC20H19NO3
Molecular weight321.4 g/mol

02 · GHS classification

Hazards and label elements

Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.

Signal wordWarning
Hazard statements assigned to 2-(1-methyl-2-(4-phenoxyphenox…
CodeHazard statement
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements: P273, P391, P501

This page lists only the codes assigned to 2-(1-methyl-2-(4-phenoxyph…. The full reference lives on the hazard statements hub, the precautionary statements hub and the GHS pictograms hub.

03 · Physical and chemical properties

2-(1-methyl-2-(4-phenoxyphenox… properties

Every value is shown with the conditions it was measured under and the source it came from. Where sources disagree, all values are listed rather than one being picked — the difference is usually a different form of the substance, not an error.

Property Value Conditions Source
Boiling point 318 °C (604.4 °F) ICSC
Melting point 47 °C (116.6 °F) HSDB
49.7 °C (121.5 °F) HSDB
49 °C (120.2 °F) range, midpoint shown ICSC
Density 1.14 g/cm³ at 20 °C ICSC
1.24 g/cm³ at 25 °C HSDB
Solubility In hexane 400, methanol 200, xylene 500 (all g/kg at 20-25 °C) HSDB
Solubility in water, mg/l at 20 °C: 0.101 (practically insoluble) at 20 °C ICSC
Vapor pressure 9.8e-8 mmHg below this value, at 23 °C HSDB
0.00000218 mmHg Haz-Map
Vapor pressure at 23 °C: negligible at 23 °C ICSC
Flash point 119 °C (246.2 °F) ICSC

Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.

04 · Handling and storage

Storing and handling 2-(1-methyl-2-(4-phenoxyphenox…

Storage conditions

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)

Incompatible materials

Incompatible materials: Strong oxidizing agents

Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)

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Safety Data Sheet

Getting an SDS for 2-(1-methyl-2-(4-phenoxyph…

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