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p-Xylene, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11444000
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Regulatory: This product is under excise duties on energy product according to EU directive 2003/96/EEC.
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Regulatory: This product is under excise duties on energy product according to EU directive 2003/96/EEC.

Description

p-Xylene is used as a precursor in the production of benzoic, isophthalic, tetraphillic acids and dimethyle esters, which are used in the manufacture of polyester. It acts as an intermediate in plastic and rubber products.

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
p-Xylene is used as a precursor in the production of benzoic, isophthalic, tetraphillic acids and dimethyle esters, which are used in the manufacture of polyester. It acts as an intermediate in plastic and rubber products.

Solubility
Miscible with alcohol, ether, acetone, benzene and chloroform. Immiscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

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

Specifications

Melting Point 12°C to 13°C
Density 0.866
Boiling Point 137°C to 138°C
Quantity 100 mL
Flash Point 27°C (80°F)
Odor Aromatic
Refractive Index 1.495
UN Number UN1307
Beilstein 1901563
Merck Index 14,10081
Solubility Information Miscible with alcohol,ether,acetone,benzene and chloroform. Immiscible with water.
Formula Weight 106.17
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material p-Xylene
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Safety and Handling

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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
  • 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.
  • 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.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : p-Xylene

RUO – Research Use Only

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