Xylenes, extra pure, mixture of isomers

Description

CAS: 1330-20-7 | C₈H₁₀

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1330-20-7, 100-41-4
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₀
• Synonym: Dimethylbenzene

• Melting Point: -34.0°C
• Color: Yellow to Beige
• Acidity: 0.0003 meq/g max.
• Density: 0.8650g/mL
• Boiling Point: 136.0°C to 140.0°C
• Quantity: 2.5 L
• Flash Point: 23°C
• Packaging: Glass Bottle
• Physical Form: Powder
• Refractive Index: 1.4940 to 1.4980
• Residue after Evaporation: 0.001 % max.
• Specific Gravity: 0.865
• Linear Formula: C₆H₄(CH₃)₂
• Viscosity: 0.6 mPa.s (20°C)
• Water: 0.05% Max.
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: <0.1g/L (20°C). Other solubilities: soluble in methanol, ethanol, 2-propanol, dmf,, methylene chloride, acetone and ether
• Formula Weight: 106.17
• Percent Purity: ≥98.0% (mixed isomers) (GC)
• Grade: Extra Pure
• Chemical Name or Material: Xylenes

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	GHS Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement: Harmful if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Harmful in contact with skin. Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
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SDS

RUO – Research Use Only