P-Xylene
Product Description
| Product | P-Xylene |
| CAS | 106-42-3 |
| Formula | C8H10 |
| Synonym | Scintillar, 1,4-Xylene, 1,4-dimethyl-benzene ( p-xylene), p-Methyltoluene, 1,4-Xylene p-Xylene, 4-Xylene, p-Xylene, Benzene, 1,4-dimethyl-, 1,4-dimethyl-benzen, 'LGC' (2031), 1,4-Dimethylbenzene, para-Xylene, Chromar, Paraxylene PX, p-Xylol, 4-Methyltoluene, ai3-52255, p-dimethylbenzene, NSC 72419, UN 1307 |
Typical Product Specifications
| Molecular weight | 106.17 |
| EINECS | 203-396-5 |
| InChI | 1S/C8H10/c1-7-3-5-8(2)6-4-7/h3-6H,1-2H3 |
| Melting Point | 12-13 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 9 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| Storage Temperature | 0-6°C |
| Vapor Density | 3.7 |
| Stability | Stable. Incompatible with oxidizing agents. Hygroscopic. Flammable. |
| BRN Number | 1901563 |
| Flash Point | 77 °F |
| Refractive Index | 1.495 |
| Density | 0.861 g/mL at 20 °C |
| Water solubility | Miscible with alcohol, ether, acetone, benzene and chloroform. Immiscible with water. |
| Boiling Point | 138 °C |
| Merck | 14,10081 |
| Notes | P-Xylene uses and applications include: chemical intermediate for synthesis of terephthalic acid for polyester resins and fibers, in manufacturing of plastics, vitamins, pharmaceuticals, insecticides; solvent for adhesives and coatings; manufacturing of di-p-xylene and herbicides Suggested storage of P-Xylene: Store in cool well-ventilated area out of direct sunlight, away from heatignition sources and corrosives |
| Class | Solvents, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Chemicals, Solvent |
| Function | Solvents, Resins, Acid |
| Industry | Industrial, Pharmaceutical, Adhesives, Plastics, Solvents |
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