o-Xylene PurCert Secondary Reference Standard for GC (CRM) [Includes all characterization data]

CRM


Linear Formula:  C8H10
Molecular Weight:  106.17 g/mol
CAS Number: 95-47-6

Properties

Vapour pressure 16 mmHg ( 37.7°C), 7 mmHg ( 20 °C)
Water Solubility Sparingly soluble
Autoignition temp. 867°F
Explosion limit 7 %
Assay Purity >=99 %
Refractive index n20/D 1.505
B pt. 143-145°C
M pt. -26--23°C
Density 0.879 g/cm3
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H226,H304,H312 + H332,H315,H319,H335,H412
Precautionary Statement  P210 - P273 - P280 - P301 + P310 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P331
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29024100
Flash point 90°F
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 1307

Description

Application
It is commonly used in the chemical industry as a raw material for producing Phthalic anhydride.

Purpose
Its main purpose is to serve as a precursor in manufacturing plastics resins dyes and synthetic fibers.

General Description
o-Xylene is an aromatic hydrocarbon consisting of a benzene ring with two adjacent methyl groups (C6H4(CH3)2).