Ingredient Dictionary

METHYL PHENETHYL ETHER

(2-Methoxyethyl)benzene is a member of benzenes.

Definition

(2-Methoxyethyl)benzene is a member of benzenes.

Source: PubChem

US FDA substance register · UNII 79089Z2R3S · registered name METHYL PHENETHYL ETHER · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Gives the product a scentPERFUMING

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Names & identifiers

METHYL PHENETHYL ETHERINCIBenzene, (2-methoxyethyl)-Synonym

CAS No.chemical registry number: 3558-60-9
EC No.EU chemical inventory number: 222-619-7
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID: DTXSID1052032
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID: DTXCID9030599

IUPAC: (2-Methoxyethyl)benzene
Molecular formula: C9H12O
Molecular weight: 136.194 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance: Liquid · colourless mobile liquid, powerful, diffusive and penetrating aroma with a warm floral note
Boiling point: 185.00 to 187.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg · 185-187 °C
Solubility: very slightly · Insoluble in water, soluble in oils
Density: 0.945-0.951
Colour: white
Melting/freezing point: 90 ℃(100kPa)
Flammability (solid, gas): not flammable
Water solubility: 198700 ㎎/ℓ (2501)
Vapour density: 3.3175353814290647
Relative density: 1.812 (g/cm³)
Molecular weight: 96.109

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: PubChem · KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 6 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

Fragrance4
Flavouring and nutrient2

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard