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1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene is applied as a liquid scintillator. It is also used as a sterilizing agent and in the manufacture of dyes, perfumes, and resins. It is used as a safe solvent for the production of H2O2 (hydrogen peroxide). Pseudocumene is used mainly as raw material for the production of trimellitic anhydride, pyromellitic dianhydride.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
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Specifications
Melting Point | -44°C |
Density | 0.882 g/mL |
Boiling Point | 169°C to 171°C |
Flash Point | 48°C (118°F) |
Odor | Aromatic |
Refractive Index | 1.504 |
Quantity | 16 kg |
UN Number | UN3295 |
Beilstein | 1903005 |
Merck Index | 14,7915 |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H226-H315-H319-H332-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H226-H332-H315-H319-H335 Flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: HYDROCARBONS, LIQUID, N.O.S. |
EINECSNumber | 202-436-9 |
RTECSNumber | DC3325000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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