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8.20044

2-Ethyltoluene

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

2-Ethyltoluene

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
2-(C2H5)C6H4CH3
CAS Number:
611-14-3
Molecular Weight:
120.19
UNSPSC Code:
12352005
EC Index Number:
210-255-1
NACRES:
NA.22
MDL number:
MFCD00009257
Assay:
≥98.0% (GC)
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vapor pressure

2.8 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

200

assay

≥98.0% (GC)

autoignition temp.

440 °C

potency

5000 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)

bp

164-165 °C/1013 hPa

mp

-17 °C

transition temp

flash point 53 °C

density

0.88 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

SMILES string

C(C)c1c(cccc1)C

InChI

1S/C9H12/c1-3-9-7-5-4-6-8(9)2/h4-7H,3H2,1-2H3

InChI key

HYFLWBNQFMXCPA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

2-Ethyltoluene also known as 1-Ethyl-2-methylbenzene, is an aromatic hydrocarbon, belongs to the group of alkyl-substituted benzene compounds. It is a non-polar solvent, making it suitable for dissolving non-polar and hydrophobic compounds. It is used as a building block in the synthesis of various organic compounds.

Features and Benefits

Saturation Concentration in Air: 14 g/m3 (20 °C)

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 98.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.880 - 0.881
Identity (IR): passes test

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pictograms

FlameHealth hazard
GHS02,GHS08

signalword

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Asp. Tox. 1 - Flam. Liq. 3

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

127.4 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

53 °C - closed cup

Regulatory Listings

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Flammable liquids + Type 2 petroleums + Hazardous rank III + Water insoluble liquid

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SKUGTIN
8.20044.001004022536450889