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p-Xylene, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A10534AE
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.
Applicationsp-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.
Specifications
p-Xylene | |
106-42-3 | |
137°C to 138°C | |
27°C (80°F) | |
1.495 | |
MFCD00008556 | |
1901563 | |
p-xylene, para-xylene, 1,4-dimethylbenzene, p-methyltoluene, p-dimethylbenzene, p-xylol, benzene, 1,4-dimethyl, 4-xylene, chromar, 4-methyltoluene | |
URLKBWYHVLBVBO-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
1,4-xylene | |
7809 | |
106.17 |
12°C to 13°C | |
0.866 | |
100 mL | |
Aromatic | |
C8H10 | |
UN1307 | |
14,10081 | |
Miscible with alcohol,ether,acetone,benzene and chloroform. Immiscible with water. | |
CC1=CC=C(C)C=C1 | |
106.17 | |
CHEBI:27417 | |
99% |
Chemical Identifiers
106-42-3 | |
106.17 | |
URLKBWYHVLBVBO-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
7809 | |
1,4-xylene |
C8H10 | |
MFCD00008556 | |
p-xylene, para-xylene, 1,4-dimethylbenzene, p-methyltoluene, p-dimethylbenzene, p-xylol, benzene, 1,4-dimethyl, 4-xylene, chromar, 4-methyltoluene | |
CHEBI:27417 | |
CC1=CC=C(C)C=C1 |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H226-H312-H332-H315
Flammable liquid and vapor.
Harmful in contact with skin.
Harmful if inhaled.
Causes skin irritation.
P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P331-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
H226-H304-H312+H332-H315-H319-H335
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: XYLENES
EINECSNumber : 203-396-5
RTECSNumber : ZE2625000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only