Toluene, Optima™ for HPLC and GC, Fisher Chemical

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

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

CAS

108-88-3

Color

Colorless

Density

0.866g/cm³

Boiling Point

111°C

Quantity

4 L

Identification

Pass Test

Packaging

Safe-Cote™ Amber Glass 

Physical Form

Liquid

Refractive Index

1.4930 to 1.4950 (at 25°C)

Assay Percent Range

≥99.8 %

Residue after Evaporation

1ppm max.

Molecular Formula

C7H8

Linear Formula

C₆H₅CH₃

Vapor Pressure

29mbar at 20°C

MDL Number

MFCD00008512

Viscosity

0.6 mPa/s at 20°C

Water

0.02% max.

Synonym

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

InChI Key

YXFVVABEGXRONW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CC1=CC=CC=C1

IUPAC Name

toluene

Molecular Weight (g/mol)

92.14

PubChem CID

1140

ChEBI

CHEBI:17578

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

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

SDS

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

SDS