Benzyl ether is used as an effective GFP friendly tissue clearing medium for mouse brains. It is also used in a study to develop a detailed protocol for performing 3D imaging of solvent-cleared organs and its application to various microscopy techniques. It is also employed as a plasticizer for nitrocellulose and synthetic rubber, a solvent in perfumery, and a flavoring agent in chewing gums and baked goods.
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Applications
Benzyl ether is used as an effective GFP friendly tissue clearing medium for mouse brains. It is also used in a study to develop a detailed protocol for performing 3D imaging of solvent-cleared organs and its application to various microscopy techniques. It is also employed as a plasticizer for nitrocellulose and synthetic rubber, a solvent in perfumery, and a flavoring agent in chewing gums and baked goods.
Solubility
Not miscible or difficult to mix in water. Miscible with ethanol, ether, chloroform and acetone.
Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents and light. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.
RUO – Research Use Only
Klaus Becker.; Nina Jährling.; Saiedeh Saghafi.; Reto Weiler.; Hans-Ulrich Dodt. Chemical clearing and dehydration of GFP expressing mouse brains.PLoS One.2012,7(3), e33916.
Ali Ertürk, Klaus Becker.; Nina Jährling.; Christoph P Mauch.; Caroline D Hojer.; Jackson G Egen.; Farida Hellal.; Frank Bradke.; Morgan Sheng.; Hans-Ulrich Dodt.Three-dimensional imaging of solvent-cleared organs using 3DISCO.Nat Protoc.2012,7(11), 1983-1995.