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Sulfolane, 80% w/w aq. soln., Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Sulfolane is used in the chemical industry as a solvent for extractive distillation and chemical reactions. It is used to separate aromatic hydrocarbons (benzene, toluene and xylenes), to separate n-propyl alcohol and sec-butyl alcohol. It is also used to purify natural gas streams and for fractionation of fatty acids into saturated and unsaturated components and as a reaction solvent for the preparation of aromatic sulfonic acids, pyridines, isocyanates and pharmaceuticals. It can also be involved in the halogen exchange process and polymerization process. It is used as a plasticizer and curing agent.
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Sulfolane is used in the chemical industry as a solvent for extractive distillation and chemical reactions. It is used to separate aromatic hydrocarbons (benzene, toluene and xylenes), to separate n-propyl alcohol and sec-butyl alcohol. It is also used to purify natural gas streams and for fractionation of fatty acids into saturated and unsaturated components and as a reaction solvent for the preparation of aromatic sulfonic acids, pyridines, isocyanates and pharmaceuticals. It can also be involved in the halogen exchange process and polymerization process. It is used as a plasticizer and curing agent.
Solubility
Fully miscible in water.
Notes
Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
Specifications
| Melting Point | 0°C to 5°C |
| Density | 1.212 |
| Odor | Weak, Characteristic |
| Quantity | 2500 mL |
| Beilstein | 107765 |
| Merck Index | 14,8955 |
| Solubility Information | Fully miscible in water. |
| Formula Weight | 120.17 |
| Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components) | 80% w/w aq. soln. |
| Chemical Name or Material | Sulfolane |
Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H302 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H302 Harmful if swallowed. |
| Precautionary Statement | P264b-P270-P301+P312-P330-P501c |
| EINECSNumber | 204-783-1 |
| RTECSNumber | XN0700000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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