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Toluene, Optima™, Fisher Chemical™

Catalog No. T2914
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High purity and versatile solvent suitable for HPLC, spectrophotometry, and pesticide residue analysis

  • Screened for fluorescing and UV-absorbing contaminants to reduce interferences for smoother baselines
  • Tested by GC-ECD to ensure minimum halogenated residue levels (≤10 ng/L) to demonstrate suitability for pesticide analysis
  • Also meets ACS specifications
  • Intended for research use only

Chemical Identifiers

CAS

108-88-3

Molecular Formula

C7H8

Molecular Weight (g/mol)

92.14

MDL Number

MFCD00008512

InChI Key

YXFVVABEGXRONW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonym

methylbenzene, toluol, phenylmethane, benzene, methyl, methylbenzol, methacide, toluen, antisal 1a, tolu-sol, monomethyl benzene

PubChem CID

1140

ChEBI

CHEBI:17578

IUPAC Name

toluene

SMILES

CC1=CC=CC=C1

Specifications

Melting Point

-95°C

Absorbance

0.005 AU max. at 350nm, 0.02 AU max. at 325nm, 0.1 AU max. at 300nm, 1 AU max. at 285nm

Color

Colorless

Density

0.866g/cm³

Boiling Point

111°C

Quantity

4 L

Identification

Pass Test

Packaging

Amber Glass

Physical Form

Liquid

Refractive Index

1.4930 to 1.4950 (at 25°C)

Residue after Evaporation

1ppm max.

Assay Percent Range

≥99.8 %

Linear Formula

C6H5CH3

Vapor Pressure

29mbar at 20°C

Viscosity

0.6 mPa/s at 20°C

Water

0.02% max.

Formula Weight

92.14

Percent Purity

≥99.8%

Grade

High purity mobile phase for HPLC and/or extraction solvent for GC applications

Chemical Name or Material

Toluene

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Hazard Category

Signal Word: DANGER!

Hazard Statement

DANGER!

Precautionary Statement

Emergency Overview
Flammable liquid and vapor. Causes eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Aspiration hazard if swallowed - can enter lungs and cause damage. Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure. Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. May cause adverse kidney effects. May cause adverse liver effects.
NFPA
Health:2 Flammability:3 Instability:0

DOTInformation

DOT Class 3, : Flammable Liquid
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