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Benzyl ether (CAS 103-50-4)

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CAS Number:
103-50-4
Molecular Weight:
198.26
Molecular Formula:
C14H14O
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For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Benzyl ether is a hydrophobic ether compound. It presents as a colorless, volatile liquid with a pleasant floral odor. Benzyl ether is highly reactive and finds extensive usage as a reagent in organic synthesis. It serves as a valuable solvent in polymer, plastic, and coating manufacturing processes, and it can also function as a fuel in specific applications. The mechanism of action of benzyl ether can be attributed to its propensity to form robust hydrogen bonds with other molecules. These hydrogen bonds, characterized by their strength, enable it to act as a catalyst in specific reactions.


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Benzyl ether, 25 g

sc-233988
25 g
$28.00

Benzyl ether, 1 kg

sc-233988A
1 kg
$54.00