CHLOROMETHYL OCTYL ETHER Property

Boiling point:

184-185 °C(Press: 300 Torr)

Density 

0.924 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.437(lit.)

Flash point:

192 °F

storage temp. 

2-8°C

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xn

Risk Statements 

36/37/38-40

Safety Statements 

23-26-28-36/37/39-36/37

RIDADR 

UN 3334

WGK Germany 

3

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

H351Suspected of causing cancer

Precautionary statements

P202Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P308+P313IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

CHLOROMETHYL OCTYL ETHER Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

Chloromethyl octyl ether has been employed as chloromethylation reagent:

• in chloromethylation of calix[4]arene, methyl ethers of calix[6]arene and calix[8]arene
• in the synthesis of chloromethylated poly(phthalazinone ether sulfone ketone)
• in chloromethylation of polyetherethersulphone-polyethersulphone copolymers
• for polymers