o-Xylene, ≥99.0% (GC), Honeywell™ Riedel-de-Haën™

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 95-47-6
• Molecular Formula: C8H10
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 106.17
• MDL Number: MFCD00008519
• InChI Key: CTQNGGLPUBDAKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: o-xylene, 1,2-dimethylbenzene, ortho-xylene, o-xylol, o-methyltoluene, o-dimethylbenzene, 2-xylene, 3,4-xylene, benzene, 1,2-dimethyl, o-xylenes
• PubChem CID: 7237
• ChEBI: CHEBI:28063
• IUPAC Name: 1,2-xylene
• SMILES: CC1=CC=CC=C1C

• Melting Point: -25°C
• Appearance: Colorless
• Density: 0.879g/mL at 20°C
• Boiling Point: 143°C to 145°C
• Quantity: 1 L
• Explosion Limit: 0.07
• Flash Point: 31°C (87.8°F)
• Ignition Point: 867°F
• Packaging: Glass Bottle
• Refractive Index: 1.505
• Linear Formula: C₆H₄(CH₃)₂
• Vapor Pressure: 0.1 atm (21.1°C), 7mmHg (20°C), 16mmHg (37.7°C)
• UN Number: UN1307
• Beilstein: 1815558
• Formula Weight: 106.17g/mol
• Percent Purity: ≥99.0% (GC)
• Chemical Name or Material: o-Xylene, 1,2-Dimethylbenzene

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• o-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

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

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P243-Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
• P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P284-¢In case of inadequate ventilation! wear respiratory protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : o-xylene