Benzyl glycidyl ether
CAS 2930-05-4
EC 220-899-5
Formula C10H12O2
MW 164.2 g/mol
Monomers & Building Blocks Plastics & PolymersCoatings, Adhesives, Sealants & ElastomersAerospace & DefenseElectronicsAutomotive Cross-linking & CuringPlasticizer & SoftenerSolvent & Carrier
Description
Benzyl Glycidyl Ether (BGE, CAS 2930-05-4, EC 220-899-5) is a reactive epoxide monomer also referenced under the names Glycidyl Benzyl Ether, (Benzyloxymethyl)oxirane, and the catalogue identifier VITAS-BB TBB000194. It carries no assigned E-code and is classified under HS code 29329990.
In epoxy resin formulations, BGE functions as a reactive diluent and plasticiser, reducing system viscosity while chemically incorporating into the cured network through its oxirane ring, which avoids the volatility losses associated with non-reactive solvents. It is also used in electronics encapsulants and structural adhesives where controlled crosslink density and improved flexibility are required.
BGE is supplied as a technical-grade clear liquid and falls under REACH registration obligations for EU market supply. Procurement teams should confirm SDS documentation, purity specifications, and lot traceability with the supplier prior to ordering, particularly for aerospace and electronics end-use applications.
In epoxy resin formulations, BGE functions as a reactive diluent and plasticiser, reducing system viscosity while chemically incorporating into the cured network through its oxirane ring, which avoids the volatility losses associated with non-reactive solvents. It is also used in electronics encapsulants and structural adhesives where controlled crosslink density and improved flexibility are required.
BGE is supplied as a technical-grade clear liquid and falls under REACH registration obligations for EU market supply. Procurement teams should confirm SDS documentation, purity specifications, and lot traceability with the supplier prior to ordering, particularly for aerospace and electronics end-use applications.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | 89.5-90.1 °C |
| Boiling Point | 75 °C @ Press: 11 Torr |
| Density | 1.0960 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C |
| Flash Point | >230 °F |
| Color | Colorless to Light yellow |
| Form | clear liquid |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.5170(lit.) |
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29329990 |
| WGK (Germany) | 3 |
Other Names
2-(phenylmethoxymethyl)oxiraneVITAS-BB TBB000194Glycidyl benzyl etherGlycidol benzyl ether(Benzyloxymethyl)oxirane2-(Benzyloxymethyl)oxirane
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