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p-Cymene, 97%
Description
It is used in heat-exchange media, metal polishes, and thinners for lacquers/varnishes. Also used to make para-cresol, carvacrol, and synthetic resins. It is also used as a component of commercial terpene solvent mixtures.
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.
It is used in heat-exchange media, metal polishes, and thinners for lacquers/varnishes. Also used to make para-cresol, carvacrol, and synthetic resins. It is also used as a component of commercial terpene solvent mixtures.
Solubility
Soluble in water at 0.023g/L.20°C.
Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -68°C |
| Density | 0.86 |
| Boiling Point | 176°C to 178°C |
| Flash Point | 47°C (116°F) |
| Odor | Aromatic |
| Refractive Index | 1.49 |
| Quantity | 500 mL |
| UN Number | UN2046 |
| Beilstein | 1903377 |
| Merck Index | 14,2763 |
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Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H226-H304-H315-H319-H335 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H226-H315-H319-H335 Flammable liquid and vapour. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
| Precautionary Statement | 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 |
| DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: CYMENES |
| EINECSNumber | 202-796-7 |
| RTECSNumber | GZ5950000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
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