4-Benzyloxyphenol, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

4-Benzyloxyphenol is used in the synthesis of bis(4-benzyloxyphenoxy)phenyl phosphine oxide. It plays an essential role in the preparation of hetaryl-azophenol dyes via heterocyclic amines in nitrosyl sulphuric acid. It is also used for polyester fiber dyeing and in rubber industry. It acts as a depigmenting agent.

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Applications
4-Benzyloxyphenol is used in the synthesis of bis(4-benzyloxyphenoxy)phenyl phosphine oxide. It plays an essential role in the preparation of hetaryl-azophenol dyes via heterocyclic amines in nitrosyl sulphuric acid. It is also used for polyester fiber dyeing and in rubber industry. It acts as a depigmenting agent.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water. Soluble in alcohol, acetone, benzene, and diethyl ether.

Notes
Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 103-16-2
• Molecular Formula: C13H12O2
• MDL Number: MFCD00002333
• InChI Key: VYQNWZOUAUKGHI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 4-benzyloxyphenol, monobenzone, 4-benzyloxy phenol, hydroquinone monobenzyl ether, benoquin, benzoquin, superlite, monobenzyl hydroquinone, leucodinine, monobenzon
• PubChem CID: 7638
• ChEBI: CHEBI:34380
• IUPAC Name: 4-phenylmethoxyphenol

• Melting Point: 118°C to 122°C
• Density: 1.26
• Quantity: 100 g
• Beilstein: 1958305
• Merck Index: 14,6248
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in water. Soluble in alcohol,acetone,benzene,and diethyl ether.
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)COC2=CC=C(C=C2)O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 200.237
• Formula Weight: 200.24
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 4-Benzyloxyphenol

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