o-Xylene, puriss. p.a., PurReagent Plus, >=99.0%

PurReagent


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

Properties

Vapour pressure <0.1 atm ( 21.1 °C), 16 mmHg ( 37.7 °C), 7 mmHg ( 20 °C)
Water Solubility 0.1705 g/l (25 °C)
Autoignition temp. 867 °F
Explosion limit 7 %
Assay Purity >=99%
Refractive index n20/D 1.505
B pt. 143-145 °C
M pt. -26 to -23 °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 38229090
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 1307

Description

Application
o-Xylene is widely used as a solvent in the production of paints coatings adhesives inks and as a raw material in the manufacture of chemicals such as phthalic anhydride.

Purpose
The purpose of o-Xylene is to serve as an industrial solvent and as an important chemical feedstock for the synthesis of intermediates used in the production of plastics resins dyes and other specialty chemicals.

General Description
o-Xylene (ortho-xylene) is an aromatic hydrocarbon with the molecular formula C8H10 consisting of a benzene ring with two adjacent methyl groups.