p-Xylene, 99+%, extra pure, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 106-42-3
• Molecular Formula: C8H10
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 106.17
• MDL Number: MFCD00008556
• InChI Key: URLKBWYHVLBVBO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: p-xylene, para-xylene, 1,4-dimethylbenzene, p-methyltoluene, p-dimethylbenzene, p-xylol, benzene, 1,4-dimethyl, 4-xylene, chromar, 4-methyltoluene
• PubChem CID: 7809
• ChEBI: CHEBI:27417
• IUPAC Name: 1,4-xylene
• SMILES: CC1=CC=C(C)C=C1

• Melting Point: 13.0°C
• Density: 0.8660g/mL
• Boiling Point: 138.0°C
• Quantity: 1 L
• Flash Point: 25°C
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Packaging: Glass Bottle
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Refractive Index: 1.4940 to 1.4960
• Assay Percent Range: 99+%
• Residue after Evaporation: 0.005% max.
• Specific Gravity: 0.866
• Linear Formula: C₆H₄(CH₃)₂
• UN Number: 1307
• Viscosity: 0.648 mPa.s (20°C)
• Beilstein: 05, 382
• Water: 0.05% max. (Coulometric)
• Merck Index: 15, 10278
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 0.2g/L (20°C). Other solubilities: soluble in alcohol, ether and most organic, solvents
• Formula Weight: 106.17
• Percent Purity: ≥99%
• Grade: Extra Pure
• Chemical Name or Material: p-Xylene, Extra Pure

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• p-Xylene

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
• Aspiration toxicity Category 1
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Flammable liquid Category 3
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H304-May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
• H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.
• H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

RUO – Research Use Only