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Anisole

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

Anisole, Methyl phenyl ether, Methoxybenzene

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C7H8O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
108.14
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352112
EC Index Number:
202-876-1
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

3.2 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

Assay

≥99.0% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

475 °C

potency

3700 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)

expl. lim.

0.34-6.3 % (v/v)

bp

154 °C/1013 hPa

mp

-37 °C

transition temp

flash point 45.5 °C

density

0.994 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C7H8O/c1-8-7-5-3-2-4-6-7/h2-6H,1H3

InChI key

RDOXTESZEPMUJZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

  • Electron Beam Lithography on Nonplanar Surfaces: Research highlighted the application of anisole in electron beam lithography for structuring on nonplanar and irregular surfaces, providing significant advancements in microfabrication technologies crucial for developing miniaturized devices and components (Zhu et al., 2024).
  • Photonic Pigments Synthesis: Demonstrates the use of anisole in the sustainable synthesis of photonic pigments through polystyrene-block-polyvinylpyrroliDonebottlebrush block copolymers, showcasing anisole′s role in creating advanced materials for optical applications (Xu et al., 2024).
  • Development of SERS Platforms: Explores the use of anisole in the fabrication of highly flexible copper tape decorated with Ag nanoarrays for ultrasensitive surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) platforms, highlighting its utility in enhancing the detection capabilities for environmental and chemical sensing (Shameer et al., 2024).

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 99 %
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.993 - 0.994
Identity (IR): passes test

Pictograms

FlameExclamation mark

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 3 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Central nervous system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

109.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

43 °C - closed cup


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