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o-Xylene, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog Number AAA113580F
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Quantity:
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500 mL
2500 mL
95-47-6
C8H10
106.17
MFCD00008519
CTQNGGLPUBDAKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
o-xylene, 1,2-dimethylbenzene, ortho-xylene, o-xylol, o-methyltoluene, o-dimethylbenzene, 2-xylene, 3,4-xylene, benzene, 1,2-dimethyl, o-xylenes
7237
CHEBI:28063
1,2-xylene
CC1=CC=CC=C1C
95-47-6
C8H10
106.17
MFCD00008519
CTQNGGLPUBDAKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
o-xylene, 1,2-dimethylbenzene, ortho-xylene, o-xylol, o-methyltoluene, o-dimethylbenzene, 2-xylene, 3,4-xylene, benzene, 1,2-dimethyl, o-xylenes
7237
CHEBI:28063
1,2-xylene
CC1=CC=CC=C1C

Description

o-Xylene is widely used in the production of phthalic anhydride. It is also used in fuels as well as fuel additives. It can be used in the production of isophthalic acid and terephthalic acid. It is utilized in polyvinyl chloride production, alkyl resin and unsaturated polyester resins. It is also used as a solvent in paint, varnish, glue, printing ink, dyes and in rubber.

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.

Applications
o-Xylene is widely used in the production of phthalic anhydride. It is also used in fuels as well as fuel additives. It can be used in the production of isophthalic acid and terephthalic acid. It is utilized in polyvinyl chloride production, alkyl resin and unsaturated polyester resins. It is also used as a solvent in paint, varnish, glue, printing ink, dyes and in rubber.

Solubility
Miscible with ethanol, diethylether. Immiscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents and strong acids
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY
Melting Point -25°C
Density 0.877
Boiling Point 143°C to 145°C
Quantity 2500 mL
Flash Point 32°C (89°F)
Refractive Index 1.505
Linear Formula (CH3)2C6H4
UN Number UN1307
Beilstein 1815558
Merck Index 14,10081
Solubility Information Miscible with ethanol,diethylether. Immiscible with water.
Formula Weight 106.17
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material o-Xylene
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H226-H304-H312+H332-H315-H319-H335-H336-H373
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H226-H312-H332-H315
Flammable liquid and vapor.
Harmful in contact with skin.
Harmful if inhaled.
Causes skin irritation.
Precautionary Statement P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P314-P331-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: XYLENES
EINECSNumber 202-422-2
RTECSNumber ZE2450000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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