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Title: methoxybenzene (Anisole) compatibility with plastics
Post by: laxseries on January 15, 2015, 11:54:28 AM

Hello,

I am looking to do experiments using anisole (methoxy benzene). I am looking for clear tubing that will not react with it, and having trouble finding information. Does anybody know if standard PVC tubing be suitable for long immersion in the liquid?

Title: Re: Anisole resistant tubing
Post by: curiouscat on January 15, 2015, 12:44:08 PM

Teflon / PTFE ought to work for sure. Tygon too. Glass as well.

Title: Re: Anisole resistant tubing
Post by: laxseries on January 15, 2015, 01:03:48 PM

That's great, thank you.

Do you know if it reacts with acrylic? Is there a particular source I should be looking up for these kinds of information?

Title: methoxybenzene (Anisole) compatibility with plastics
Post by: laxseries on January 26, 2015, 12:34:58 PM

Hello,

I recently asked a question regarding Anisole's compatibility with tygon. My problem now is that the Anisole we are using would have to come into contact with a number of other materials, and I cannot find much information on it's reactivity. As a non-chemist, I am unsure if this is because it's chemical composition makes it obvious to chemists what it does and does not react with, or that it simply hasn't been tested.

Any guidance on procedure to test or type of specialist I should contact would be appreciated.

In the off chance that someone here has experience, we are concerned about using a water pump to pump the anisole which is composed of the following materials:

Casing - Glass-filled polypropylene
Backplate - Glass-filled Ryton
Impeller -  Glass-filled polypropylene
bushings - Carbon
Washers and shaft - Ceramic
O-Rings — Viton (fkm)

Title: Re: methoxybenzene (Anisole) compatibility with plastics
Post by: Arkcon on January 26, 2015, 01:43:48 PM

I've merged these two topics, because they cover similar material, and its to everyone's benefit to have all the work together at the same time.

Title: Re: methoxybenzene (Anisole) compatibility with plastics
Post by: curiouscat on January 26, 2015, 02:11:32 PM

Quote from: laxseries on January 26, 2015, 12:34:58 PM

In the off chance that someone here has experience, we are concerned about using a water pump to pump the anisole which is composed of the following materials:

Casing - Glass-filled polypropylene
Backplate - Glass-filled Ryton
Impeller -  Glass-filled polypropylene
bushings - Carbon
Washers and shaft - Ceramic
O-Rings — Viton (fkm)

Except the polypropylene everything else should be OK. Even the PP might be ok but not sure.

Title: Re: methoxybenzene (Anisole) compatibility with plastics
Post by: Enthalpy on January 29, 2015, 12:57:32 PM

Polymethylpentene (PMP) is transparent and chemically resistent. Though, it's not very common nor available in many shapes; one standard use are hypodermic syringes.

True, "compatibility list" seldom include anisole.