o-Xylene PurTech Standard for GC

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

Properties

Vapour pressure 7 mmHg (20°C)
Autoignition temp. 867°F
Explosion limit 7%
Assay Purity >=99 %
Refractive index n20/D 1.505 (lit.)
B pt. 143-145°C
M pt. -2°C
Density 0.879 g/mL at 20°C
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
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 1307

Description

Application
It is mainly used as a raw material in the manufacture of phthalic anhydride and as a solvent in paints coatings and adhesives.

Purpose
Its primary purpose is to serve as an industrial chemical intermediate for producing plastics resins and other synthetic materials.

General Description
o-Xylene (12-dimethylbenzene) is a colorless flammable aromatic hydrocarbon with two methyl groups attached to adjacent positions on a benzene ring.