Product Name: 2-(Benzyloxy)-3-propanediol
Chemical Formula: C10H14O3
CAS Number: 7114-03-6
Manufacturer: Refer to supplier label
Recommended Use: Research and chemical synthesis
Emergency Telephone Number: Refer to local poison control
GHS Classification: Not classified as hazardous according to current criteria
Signal Word: None
Hazard Statements: May cause mild skin and eye irritation; avoid prolonged exposure
Precautionary Statements: Wash skin thoroughly after handling; wear eye protection; avoid breathing dust or vapors
Potential Health Effects: Prolonged or repeated contact causes dryness or chapping; ingestion can upset the digestive tract
Chemical Name: 2-(Benzyloxy)-1,3-propanediol
Synonyms: Benzyloxypropanediol
CAS Number: 7114-03-6
Ingredient Purity: >97%
Impurities: No hazardous impurities present in significant amounts
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes; remove contact lenses; continue rinsing; seek medical attention if irritation persists
Skin Contact: Wash hands and exposed skin with plenty of soap and water; remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse
Inhalation: Move to fresh air; support breathing as needed; seek medical advice if cough or other symptoms develop
Ingestion: Rinse mouth; do not induce vomiting; seek medical advice if large amounts are swallowed or if persistent symptoms occur
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical, foam, or carbon dioxide
Hazards from Combustion Products: Emits carbon oxides (CO, CO2), possible aldehyde fumes when burned
Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear
Special Firefighting Procedures: Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers; prevent runoff from entering drains or watercourses
Personal Precautions: Wear gloves, goggles, protective clothing; ventilate area
Environmental Precautions: Prevent spillage from entering soil, sewers, and waterways
Clean-up Methods: Absorb small spills with inert material; place residue in closed chemical waste container
Notification Procedures: Notify responsible authorities if significant spillage enters environment
Safe Handling Guidelines: Use with adequate ventilation; avoid direct contact with skin and eyes; handle away from heat and sources of ignition
Conditions for Safe Storage: Store in tightly sealed containers; keep away from strong oxidizing agents; maintain storage temperatures between 2–8°C
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, strong bases, oxidizing agents
Storage Class: Chemical storage, avoid contact with food or drink
Occupational Exposure Limits: No established limits for this compound
Engineering Controls: Operate under local exhaust ventilation or use chemical fume hood
Personal Protection: Wear protective gloves, chemical splash goggles, lab coat
Respiratory Protection: Use NIOSH-approved mask if dust or mist forms
Hygiene Measures: Wash thoroughly after handling and before eating, drinking, or smoking
Appearance: White to off-white crystalline solid
Odor: Faint aromatic odor
pH: Not available
Melting Point: 58–60°C
Boiling Point: 300–310°C at atmospheric pressure
Flash Point: Greater than 150°C
Solubility: Soluble in water, ethanol, and most organic solvents
Density: Approximately 1.13 g/cm³
Vapor Pressure: Not significant at room temperature
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not available
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
Conditions to Avoid: Excess heat, flames, incompatible chemicals
Hazardous Reactions: No dangerous reactions expected under normal conditions
Decomposition Products: Carbon oxides and benzaldehyde fumes under fire conditions
Polymerization: Does not occur
Acute Toxicity: Not thoroughly studied; oral LD50 in rodents predicted to be > 2000 mg/kg
Skin Contact: May cause irritation, redness, dryness
Eye Contact: May cause watery eyes, mild irritation
Inhalation: Nuisance dust may cause respiratory irritation
Chronic Effects: No known chronic toxicity reported at occupational exposure levels
Carcinogenicity: No components classified as carcinogenic by IARC, NTP, or OSHA
Mutagenicity and Reproductive Toxicity: Not known to cause genetic or reproductive harm based on available data
Aquatic Toxicity: No specific data; low toxicity expected based on structure
Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable under aerobic conditions
Bioaccumulation Potential: Low, due to moderate solubility and likely metabolism
Mobility in Soil: Predicted moderate mobility in aqueous media
Other Adverse Effects: Avoid discharge to environment; no evidence of significant environmental impact from laboratory usage
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose of in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
RCRA Status: Product not a hazardous waste under current criteria
Container Disposal: Rinse thoroughly before discarding or recycling
Precautions: Do not dispose of via sinks, drains, or usual waste; segregate from municipal waste streams
UN Number: Not regulated for transport
Shipping Name: Not classified as dangerous
Transport Hazard Class: Not assigned
Packing Group: Not assigned
Marine Pollutant: Not applicable
Transport Precautions: Ship in tightly sealed, correctly labelled containers; protect from physical damage and temperature extremes
Inventory Listings: Present on TSCA, EINECS/ELINCS, DSL/NDSL where applicable
Labelling Requirements: Chemical product; laboratory use only
SARA Title III: No reporting quantities identified
California Proposition 65: No listed chemicals
WHMIS Classification (Canada): Not controlled
EU Risk Phrases: Not classified under current EU regulations; treat as low hazard substance
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