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m-Xylene, 99%
Description
m-Xylene is used in the production of isophthalic acid, which is a monomer and utilized in preparation of polyethylene terephthalate. It is used as an important starting material in the production of 2,4- and 2,6-xylidine. It is used as solvent in histology.
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m-Xylene is used in the production of isophthalic acid, which is a monomer and utilized in preparation of polyethylene terephthalate. It is used as an important starting material in the production of 2,4- and 2,6-xylidine. It is used as solvent in histology.
Solubility
Miscible with organic solvents. Immiscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | -47°C |
Density | 0.866 |
Boiling Point | 138°C to 139°C |
Quantity | 100 mL |
Flash Point | 25°C (77°F) |
Odor | Mild |
Refractive Index | 1.497 |
UN Number | UN1307 |
Beilstein | 605441 |
Merck Index | 14,10081 |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H226-H312+H332-H315-H319 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H226-H312-H332-H315 Flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c |
DOTInformation | Hazard Class: 3; Packaging Group: III |
EINECSNumber | 203-576-3 |
RTECSNumber | ZE2275000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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