Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
physical_description
Colorless liquid. [Note: A solid below 38 degrees F.] [NIOSH]
color/form
Colorless liquid (Note: A solid below 38 degrees F)
boiling_point
473 u00b0F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
melting_point
38.3 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
flash_point
greater than 200 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
solubility
12.9% in octane; completely sol in acetone and toluene
density
1.1092 at 68 u00b0F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink
vapor_density
4.37 (NTP, 1992) - Heavier than air; will sink (Relative to Air)
vapor_pressure
Vapor pressure, Pa at 20 u00b0C: 1.33
logp
1.12
decomposition
Energy of decomposition (in range 360-450 u00b0C) measured as 0.626 kJ/g.
polymerization
The substance polymerize under the influence of acid(s), bases(s) and amines.
refractive_index
Index of refraction = 1.5307 at 21 u00b0C
kovats_retention_index
1251
GHS / SDS Safety
Danger
Irritant
Health Hazard
- H351: Suspected of causing cancer [Warning Carcinogenicity]
- H350: May cause cancer [Danger Carcinogenicity]
- H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H370: Causes damage to organs [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure]
- H312+H332 (15.6%): Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal; acute toxicity, inhalation]
- H402: Harmful to aquatic life [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]
- H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H350 (100%): May cause cancer [Danger Carcinogenicity]
- H315: Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H335: May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
- H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child [Warning Reproductive toxicity]
- H312: Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]
- H332 (99.8%): Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]
- H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]
- H317 (100%): May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]
- H312 (24.6%): Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]
- H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
- H341 (100%): Suspected of causing genetic defects [Warning Germ cell mutagenicity]
- H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects]
- H319 (18.7%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]
- H332: Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]
- H303: May be harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects [Warning Germ cell mutagenicity]
- H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
- H412 (98.4%): Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 122-60-1 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-(phenoxymethyl)oxirane |
| InChI Key | FQYUMYWMJTYZTK-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 31217 |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Phenyl glycidyl ether (CAS 122-60-1) is a reactive diluent monomer with the molecular formula C9H10O2 that functions as a crosslinking and curing agent while providing film formation properties. This epoxide compound is utilized in coatings and construction applications as well as plastics and polymers manufacturing. With a density of 1.1092 at 68°F and complete solubility in acetone and toluene, this material offers versatile processing characteristics for industrial formulations.