Toluene PurSolv Plus for HPLC, GC, pesticide residue analysis and spectrophotometry, >99.8%

PurSolv Plus


Linear Formula:  C7H8
Molecular Weight:  92.14 g/mol
CAS Number: 108-88-3

Properties

Vapour pressure 22 mmHg ( 20 °C)
Autoignition temp. 997 °F
Explosion limit 7.00%
Assay Purity >99.8%
Refractive index n20/D 1.496 (lit.)
B pt. 110-111 °C (lit.)
M pt. -93°C(lit.)
Density 0.865 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H225,H304,H315,H336,H361d,H373,H412
Precautionary Statement  P202 - P210 - P273 - P301 + P310 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P331
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29023000
Flash point 4°C
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 1294

Description

Application
It serves as an industrial solvent in paints coatings adhesives inks and resins a fuel additive to boost octane ratings and a precursor for chemicals like benzene xylene and trinitrotoluene (TNT).

Purpose
Toluenes main purposes include dissolving substances in manufacturing extracting materials in pharmaceuticals and perfumes and facilitating electrophilic aromatic substitutions due to its methyl groups activating effect on the benzene ring.

General Description
Toluene also called methylbenzene appears as a clear colorless liquid with a sweet pungent benzene-like odor it has a boiling point of 111C melting point of -95C density of 0.87 gmL and is insoluble in water but miscible with organic solvents.