
Dibenzyl ether
Dibenzyl ether is a colorless liquid with a mild odor. — CAMEO Chemicals
- IUPAC name
- phenylmethoxymethylbenzene
- Molecular formula
- C14H14O
- Molecular weight
- 198.26 g/mol
- Exact mass
- 198.104465066 Da
- XLogP3
- 3.3
- Topological polar surface area
- 9.2 Ų
- Hydrogen-bond donors
- 0
- Hydrogen-bond acceptors
- 1
- Covalent units
- 1
- Defined stereocentres
- 0
Also known as
16 more reported names
External database identifiers
- ChEBI:CHEBI:87411
- ChEMBL:CHEMBL152299
- EPA DTXSID:DTXSID5025819
- PubMed:23057768
- PubMed:22889353
- PubMed:22766865
- PubMed:22696056
- PubMed:22573994
- PubMed:22496740
- PubMed:22479475
- PubMed:22470321
- PubMed:22391947
- PubMed:22362268
- PubMed:22315557
- PubMed:22288899
Evidence from additional scientific databases
EMBL-EBI ChEBI
dibenzyl ether
A benzyl ether in which the oxygen atom is connected to two benzyl groups.
- Formula
- C14H14O
- Average mass
- 198.265 g/mol
- Monoisotopic mass
- 198.10447 Da
- Formal charge
- 0
- benzyl ether — is a (CHEBI:59859)
- metabolite — has role (CHEBI:25212)
- metabolite — has role (CHEBI:25212)
- benzyl ether — is a (CHEBI:59859)
Additional curated names
Cross-references from this source
- CAS: 103-50-4 — ChemIDplus
- CAS: 103-50-4 — NIST Chemistry WebBook
- REGISTRY_NUMBER: 1911156 — Reaxys
- MANUAL_X_REF: HMDB0032078 — HMDB
Mapped by: Exact CAS cross-reference in the ChEBI compound record. Source updated: 2015-08-28. Retrieved: 2026-08-31. Open source record
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Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.
- Boiling Point: 568 °F at 760 mmHg (decomposes) (NTP, 1992) Source: CAMEO Chemicals
- Boiling Point: 295-298 °C WITH DECOMP Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Boiling Point: 295.00 to 298.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg Source: Human Metabolome Database (HMDB)
- Boiling Point: 295-298 °C Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
- Color/Form: COLORLESS LIQUID Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Color/Form: VERY PALE YELLOW Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Density: 1.0428 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink Source: CAMEO Chemicals
- Density: 0.99735 AT 25 °C/4 °C Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Density: 1.040-1.045 Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
- Flash Point: 275 °F (NTP, 1992) Source: CAMEO Chemicals
- Flash Point: 135 °C Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
- Flash Point: 275 DEG (135 °C) (CLOSED CUP) Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- LogP: Log Kow = 3.31 Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- LogP: 3.31 Source: Human Metabolome Database (HMDB)
- Melting Point: 38.3 °F (NTP, 1992) Source: CAMEO Chemicals
- Melting Point: 3.6 °C Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Melting Point: Heat of Fusion at melting point = 2.0209X10+7 J/kmol Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Melting Point: 3 - 4 °C Source: Human Metabolome Database (HMDB)
- Odor: FAINT, ALMOND ODOR Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Odor: VERY SLIGHT ODOR OF BENZALDEHYDE Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Physical Description: Dibenzyl ether is a colorless liquid with a mild odor. Source: CAMEO Chemicals
- Physical Description: Colorless, unstable liquid; [Hawley] Immiscible or difficult to mix in water; [MSDSonline] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
- Physical Description: Liquid Source: Human Metabolome Database (HMDB)
- Physical Description: Colourless liquid, slightly mushroom aroma Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
- Refractive Index: INDEX OF REFRACTION: 1.54057 AT 20 °C, 1.566 AT 20 °C/D; 1.5601 @ 25 °C/D; 1.5381 @ 25 °C/D Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Refractive Index: 1.558-1.563 Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
- Solubility: less than 1 mg/mL at 70 °F (NTP, 1992) Source: CAMEO Chemicals
- Solubility: PRACTICALLY INSOL IN WATER; MISCIBLE WITH ETHANOL, ETHER, CHLOROFORM, ACETONE Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Solubility: Water solubility = 40 mg/L at 35 °C Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Solubility: 0.04 mg/mL at 35 °C Source: Human Metabolome Database (HMDB)
- Solubility: Insoluble in water, miscible in oils Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
- Solubility: soluble (in ethanol) Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
- Vapor Pressure: 1 mmHg at 77 °F ; 4 mmHg at 122 °F; 31 mmHg at 203 °F (NTP, 1992) Source: CAMEO Chemicals
- Vapor Pressure: 0.00103 [mmHg] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
- Vapor Pressure: 1.03X10-3 mm Hg @ 25 °C Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Viscosity: Liquid viscosity = 8.719X10-3 Pa.s @ melting point Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- First Aid: EYES: First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.; SKIN: IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment.; INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, immediately transport the victim to a hospital. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) should be used; if not avail Source: CAMEO Chemicals
- Note: This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 0.1% (3 of 2222) of reports. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- Signal: Warning Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- GHS Hazard Statements: H317 (65.6%): May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]; H319 (21.6%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H400 (68.5%): Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]; H410 (68.5%): Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]; H411 (11.7%): Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard] Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- Precautionary Statement Codes: P261, P264+P265, P272, P273, P280, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P321, P333+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P391, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: Aggregated GHS information provided per 2222 reports by companies from 16 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.; Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria per 3 of 2222 reports by companies.; There are 15 notifications provided by 2219 of 2222 reports by companies with hazard statement code(s).; Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- GHS Hazard Statements: H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]; H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]; H413 (100%): May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard] Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- Precautionary Statement Codes: P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P273, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: The GHS information provided by 1 company from 1 notification to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- Signal: Warning Source: NITE-CMC
- GHS Hazard Statements: H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]; H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects] Source: NITE-CMC
- Precautionary Statement Codes: P261, P271, P272, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P319, P321, P333+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: NITE-CMC
- GHS Hazard Statements: H400: Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]; H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard] Source: NITE-CMC
- NFPA Health Rating: 0 - Materials that, under emergency conditions, would offer no hazard beyond that of ordinary combustible materials. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- NFPA Fire Rating: 1 - Materials that must be preheated before ignition can occur. Materials require considerable preheating, under all ambient temperature conditions, before ignition and combustion can occur. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- NFPA Instability Rating: 0 - Materials that in themselves are normally stable, even under fire conditions. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Environmental Bioconcentration: An estimated BCF value of 190 was calculated for dibenzyl ether(SRC), using an experimental log Kow of 3.31(1) and a recommended regression-derived equation(2). An 8-week bioconcentration study using carp and dibenzyl ether concentrations of 0.2 mg/l and 0.02 mg/l gave bioconcentration factors of 171-429 and 187-345, respectively(4). According to a classification scheme(3), these experimental BCF values suggest that bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is high(SRC). Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Environmental Fate: TERRESTRIAL FATE: Based on a recommended classification scheme(1), an estimated Koc value of 1500(SRC), determined from an experimental log Kow(2) and a recommended regression-derived equation(3), indicates that dibenzyl ether will have slight mobility in soil(SRC). Volatilization of dibenzyl ether is not expected to occur from moist soils, based on an estimated Henry's Law constant of 8.3X10-8 atm-cu m/mol(4) or from dry soils based on an experimental vapor pressure of 1.03X10-3 mm Hg(5). According to a MITI biodegradation test, biodegradation of dibenzyl ether is not expected to be an important fate process in soil(6). However, another study with seawater and river water indicated biodegradation may be rapid(7). Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Environmental Fate: AQUATIC FATE: An estimated Koc value of 1500(SRC), determined from an experimental log Kow(1) and a recommended regression-derived equation(2), indicates that dibenzyl ether would adsorb to suspended solids and sediment(2,SRC) in the water. Dibenzyl ether will be essentially non-volatile from water surfaces based on an estimated Henry's Law constant of 8.3X10-8 atm-cu m/mole(SRC), developed using a fragment constant estimation method(3). Experimental BCF values of 171-429 and 187-345(5) suggest that bioconcentrate of dibenzyl ether will be high aquatic organisms(SRC) according to a classification scheme(4). According to a MITI biodegradation test, biodegradation of dibenzyl ether is not expected to be an important fate process in water(5). However, another study with seawater and river water indicated biodegradation may be rapid(6). Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Environmental Fate: ATMOSPHERIC FATE: According to a model of gas/particle partitioning of semivolatile organic compounds in the atmosphere(1), dibenzyl ether, which has an experimental vapor pressure of 1.03X10-3 mm Hg at 25 °C(2) will exist as a vapor in the ambient atmosphere. Vapor-phase dibenzyl ether is degraded in the atmosphere by reaction with photochemically produced hydroxyl radicals(SRC); the half-life for this reaction in air is estimated to be about 18 hours(3,SRC). Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Sources/Uses: Used as a plasticizer for nitrocellulose and synthetic rubber, a perfume solvent, a flavoring agent, and in cements; [HSDB] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
- Uses: PLASTICIZER FOR NITROCELLULOSE; SOLVENT IN PERFUMERY Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Uses: PLASTICIZER FOR SYNTHETIC RUBBER Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Uses: IT IS USED PARTICULARLY IN CEMENTS BASED ON POLYVINYL ACETATE EMULSIONS... Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Uses: SYNTHETIC FLAVORING INGREDIENT Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Uses: For more Uses (Complete) data for DIBENZYL ETHER (11 total), please visit the HSDB record page. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
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Additional source coverage and match status
| Source | Result | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| EMBL-EBI ChEBI | Exact match | 2026-08-31 |
| NIH PubChem PUG-View | Exact match | 2026-08-31 |
A recorded no-match is useful evidence that the source was checked; it is not a claim that the substance does not exist elsewhere.
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