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

Product Code	Brand	Quantity	Packaging
10716591	Thermo Scientific Acros 158775000	500 mL	Glass Bottle
10091740	Thermo Scientific Acros 158770010	1 L	Glass Bottle
10593321	Thermo Scientific Acros 158770025	2.5 L	Glass Bottle
10287443	Thermo Scientific Acros 158770100	10 L	Plastic Drum

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.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 106-42-3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 106.17
• InChI Key: URLKBWYHVLBVBO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 7809
• IUPAC Name: 1,4-xylene

• Molecular Formula: C8H10
• MDL Number: MFCD00008556
• Synonym: p-xylene, para-xylene, 1,4-dimethylbenzene, p-methyltoluene, p-dimethylbenzene, p-xylol, benzene, 1,4-dimethyl, 4-xylene, chromar, 4-methyltoluene
• ChEBI: CHEBI:27417
• SMILES: CC1=CC=C(C)C=C1

Specifications

• Melting Point: 13.0°C
• Color: Colorless to Yellow
• Boiling Point: 138.0°C
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Refractive Index: 1.4940 to 1.4960
• Specific Gravity: 0.866
• Linear Formula: C₆H₄(CH₃)₂
• Viscosity: 0.648 mPa.s (20°C)
• Merck Index: 15, 10278
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 0.2g/L (20°C). Other solubilities: soluble in alcohol, ether and most organic, solvents
• SMILES: CC1=CC=C(C)C=C1
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 106.17
• ChEBI: CHEBI:27417
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: p-Xylene

• CAS: 106-42-3
• Density: 0.8660g/mL
• Flash Point: 25°C
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Assay Percent Range: 99%
• Molecular Formula: C8H10
• MDL Number: MFCD00008556
• Beilstein: 05, 382
• Synonym: p-xylene, para-xylene, 1,4-dimethylbenzene, p-methyltoluene, p-dimethylbenzene, p-xylol, benzene, 1,4-dimethyl, 4-xylene, chromar, 4-methyltoluene
• InChI Key: URLKBWYHVLBVBO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: 1,4-xylene
• PubChem CID: 7809
• Formula Weight: 106.17
• Grade: Pure

Safety and Handling

GHS P Statement
Harmful if inhaled.
Harmful in contact with skin.
Causes skin irritation.
Flammable liquid and vapor.
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

GHS P Statement
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. WARNING: The information provided on this web site was developed in compliance with European Union (EU) regulations and is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling and use. It is not to be considered as either a warranty or quality specification.

Danger

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