p-Xylene PurCert Secondary Reference Standard for GC (CRM) [Includes all characterization data]
CRM
Synonym: 1,4-Dimethylbenzene
Linear Formula:
C8H10
Molecular Weight: 106.17 g/mol
CAS Number: 106-42-3
Properties
| Vapour pressure | 9 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
| Water Solubility | Immiscible |
| Autoignition temp. | 984 °F |
| Explosion limit | 7 % |
| Assay Purity | >=99.5 % |
| Refractive index | n20/D 1.495 |
| B pt. | 138 °C |
| M pt. | 12-13°C |
| Density | 0.861 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 |
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| Signal word | Danger |
| HS Code | 29024300 |
| Flash point | 77°F |
| Storage Temp. | Room temperature |
| Storage Class | 3 - Flammable liquids |
| UN Number | 1307 |
Description
Application
p-Xylene is primarily used as a feedstock in the production of terephthalic acid and dimethyl terephthalate for polyester manufacturing.
Purpose
p-Xylene serves as a key raw material in producing synthetic fibers plastics and resins such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
General Description
p-Xylene is a colorless flammable liquid with a mild sweet odor consisting of a benzene ring with two methyl groups in the para position.
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