Metaphenoxy Benzyl Alcohol
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Description : Metaphenoxy benzyl alcohol is a pesticide intermediate used to manufacture permethrin >and other synthetic pyrethroid insecticides.
Chemical Name : m-phenoxy benzyl alcohol
CAS Registry No. : [13826-35-2]
Structural Formula :
MPB Alcohol – Structural Formula
Physical properties :
a) Appearance: Clear liquid with color less to pale yellowish tinge
b) Boiling point: 135-140°C/1 mm, 186°C/10 mm, 205.5°C/27 mm
c) Density at 20°C: 1.13 – 1.14
d) Freezing point: Not freezing up to -40°C
e) Solubility: Freely soluble in Toluene, Methanol, etc.
f) Stability: Stable under normal conditions
g) Reactivity: No particular reaction with acids, alkalies, etc.
Specifications :
a) M-phenoxy benzyl alcohol content: 98% (w/w) min.
b) Acidity: Not more than 0.2%
c) Moisture content: 0.5% (max.)
Packing : 225 kg UN approved HDPE lined MS drums/ HMHDPE drums.