Product Identification

Product Name

4-Bromophenoxybenzene

Synonyms

1-Bromo-4-phenoxybenzene
4-Bromodiphenyl ether
4-Bromophenoxybenzene
4-Bromophenyl phenyl ether
p-Bromodiphenyl ether
p-Bromophenoxybenzene

CAS

101-55-3

Formula

C12H9BrO

Molecular Weight

249.1

EINECS

202-952-4

Beilstein/Gmelin

1308972

Beilstein Reference

4-06-00-01047

Physical and Chemical Properties

Solubility in water

Insoluble

Melting Point

17.2

Boiling Point

310

Vapor Pressure

0.002 (25 C)

Density

1.4208 g/cm3 (20 C)

Partition Coefficient

5.22

Heat Of Vaporization

52.9 kJ/mol

Usage

Research chemical.

Refractive Index

1.6084 (20 C)

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If the victim is conscious and not convulsing, give 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute the chemical and IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center. Be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital if advised by a physician.

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, call a physician and be prepared to 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.

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.

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.

Handling and Storage

Storage

Store at away from heat, flames, or oxidizing materials. Ethers tend to oxidize when exposed to air, forming unstable peroxides that may detonate with extreme violence when concentrated by evaporation or distillation. When combined with other compounds that give a detonable mixture or when disturbed by heat, shock or friction. Appreciable quantities of crystalline solids or a viscous liquid in the bottom of ether-filled containers have been observed as gross evidence of formation of peroxides.

Handling

All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood.

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Chemical splash goggles in compliance with OSHA regulations are advised; however, OSHA regulations also permit other type safety glasses. Whre chemical resistant gloves. To prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact, wear impervious clothing and boots.

Respirators

Wear a NIOSH-approved half face respirator equipped with an organic vapor/acid gas cartridge (specific for organic vapors, HCl, acid gas and SO2) with a dust/mist filter.

Exposure Effects

The toxicological properties of this material have not been investigated.

Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point

118

Fire Fighting

A fire in your laboratory involving this chemical should be extinguished with a dry chemical, carbon dioxide or halon extinguisher.

Fire Potential

This material is combustible.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

If you spill this chemical, use absorbent paper to pick up all liquid spill material. Your contaminated clothing and absorbent paper should be sealed in a vapor-tight plastic bag for eventual disposal. Solvent wash all contaminated surfaces with alcohol followed by washing with a strong soap and water solution. Do not reenter the contaminated area until the Safety Officer (or other responsible person) has verified that the area has been properly cleaned.

Stability and Reactivity

Stability

No data.

Transport Information

UN Number

3082

Hazards Identification

EC Risk Phrase

R 51/53

EC Safety Phrase

S 60 61

UN (DOT)

3082