Benzyl methyl ether
Also known as: (Methoxymethyl)benzene, alpha-Methoxytoluene, Methoxymethylbenzene, Methoxyphenylmethane, Methyl benzyl ether, 1-(Methoxymethyl)benzene
Benzyl methyl ether (CAS 538-86-3) is a compound in the Ethers category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C8H10O and a molecular weight of 122.16400 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of -52.6 °C, a boiling point of 174 °C(lit.), a density of 0.987 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) and a flash point of 53 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 538-86-3
- Jingsj CID
- J-1363259-9
- Molecular Formula
- C8H10O
- Molecular Weight
- 122.16400 g/mol
- Category
- Ethers
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | -52.6 °C |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 174 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 0.987 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| Flash Point | 53 °C |
| Exact Mass | 122.07300 |
| PSA | 9.23000 |
| LogP | 1.83300 |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.502(lit.) |
| Additional Property | practically insoluble |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2909309090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2909309090 other aromatic ethers and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:none MFN tariff:5.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Benzyl methyl ether?
The CAS number of Benzyl methyl ether is 538-86-3.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Benzyl methyl ether?
Benzyl methyl ether has molecular formula C8H10O and molecular weight 122.16400 g/mol.
Is Benzyl methyl ether hazardous?
Benzyl methyl ether has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Benzyl methyl ether?
For Benzyl methyl ether, Upstream Products: Methanol, Benzyl bromide, Benzyl alcohol; Downstream Products: Benzyl chloromethyl ether, α-Chlorobenzyl methyl ether, (R)-(-)-alpha-Methoxyphenylacetic acid.
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