o-Xylene, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

o-Xylene is widely used in the production of phthalic anhydride. It is also used in fuels as well as fuel additives. It can be used in the production of isophthalic acid and terephthalic acid. It is utilized in polyvinyl chloride production, alkyl resin and unsaturated polyester resins. It is also used as a solvent in paint, varnish, glue, printing ink, dyes and in rubber.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
o-Xylene is widely used in the production of phthalic anhydride. It is also used in fuels as well as fuel additives. It can be used in the production of isophthalic acid and terephthalic acid. It is utilized in polyvinyl chloride production, alkyl resin and unsaturated polyester resins. It is also used as a solvent in paint, varnish, glue, printing ink, dyes and in rubber.

Solubility
Miscible with ethanol, diethylether. Immiscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents and strong acids

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 95-47-6
• Molecular Formula: C8H10
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 106.17
• MDL Number: MFCD00008519
• InChI Key: CTQNGGLPUBDAKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: o-xylene, 1,2-dimethylbenzene, ortho-xylene, o-xylol, o-methyltoluene, o-dimethylbenzene, 2-xylene, 3,4-xylene, benzene, 1,2-dimethyl, o-xylenes
• PubChem CID: 7237
• ChEBI: CHEBI:28063
• IUPAC Name: 1,2-xylene
• SMILES: CC1=CC=CC=C1C

• Melting Point: -25°C
• Density: 0.877
• Boiling Point: 143°C to 145°C
• Quantity: 100 mL
• Flash Point: 32°C (89°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.505
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₂C₆H₄
• UN Number: UN1307
• Beilstein: 1815558
• Merck Index: 14,10081
• Solubility Information: Miscible with ethanol,diethylether. Immiscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 106.17
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: o-Xylene

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226-H304-H312+H332-H315-H319-H335-H336-H373
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H226-H312-H332-H315 Flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled. Causes skin irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P314-P331-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: XYLENES
EINECSNumber	202-422-2
RTECSNumber	ZE2450000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only