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808691 p-Xylene

p-Xylene for synthesis. CAS 106-42-3, EC Number 203-396-5, chemical formula C₆H₄-1,4-(CH₃)₂.

p-Xylene MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: 1,4-Dimethylbenzene

CAS #: 106-42-3 EC Number: 203-396-5 Molar Mass: 106.17 g/mol Chemical Formula: C₆H₄(CH₃)₂ Hill Formula: C₈H₁₀
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Key Spec Table

CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaChemical FormulaMolar Mass
106-42-3203-396-5C₈H₁₀C₆H₄(CH₃)₂106.17 g/mol

Products

Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
8086911000 Glass bottle 1 l
8086912500 Glass bottle 2.5 l
Description
Catalogue Number808691
Synonyms1,4-Dimethylbenzene
Descriptionp-Xylene
References
Product Information
CAS number106-42-3
EC index number601-022-00-9
EC number203-396-5
Hill FormulaC₈H₁₀
Chemical formulaC₆H₄(CH₃)₂
Molar Mass106.17 g/mol
HS Code2902 43 00
Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
Quality LevelMQ200
Applications
Applicationp-Xylene for synthesis. CAS 106-42-3, EC Number 203-396-5, chemical formula C₆H₄-1,4-(CH₃)₂.
Biological Information
Physicochemical Information
Boiling point138.4 °C (1013 hPa)
Density0.86 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Explosion limit1.1 - 7 %(V)
Flash point27 °C
Ignition temperature540 °C
Melting Point13.25 °C
Vapor pressure124.1 hPa (2.6 °C)
Solubility0.2 g/l
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
LD 50 oralLD50 Rat 3910 mg/kg
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Statement(s)H226: Flammable liquid and vapour.
H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
H312 + H332: Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled.
H315: Causes skin irritation.
H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary Statement(s)P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P273: Avoid release to the environment.
P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection.
P301 + P310: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
P303 + P361 + P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P331: Do NOT induce vomiting.
Signal WordDanger
RTECSZE2625000
Storage class3 Flammable liquids
WGKWGK 2 obviously hazardous to water
Disposal1
Strongly contaminated halogen-free organic solvents: container A.
Safety Information
Categories of dangerflammable, harmful, irritant
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore below +30°C.
Packaging Information
Transport Information
Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 1307 , 3, III
Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 1307 , 3, III
Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 1307 , 3, III
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Color according to color reference solution Ph.Eur.colorless liquid
Assay (GC, area%)≥ 99.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C)0.860 - 0.862
Identity (IR)passes test
Due to its specific melting range the product may be solid, liquid, a solidified melt or a supercooled melt.
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
8086911000 04022536401614
8086912500 04022536401621