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m-Xylene, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11316656
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m-Xylene is used in the production of isophthalic acid, which is a monomer and utilized in preparation of polyethylene terephthalate. It is used as an important starting material in the production of 2,4- and 2,6-xylidine. It is used as solvent in histology.

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
m-Xylene is used in the production of isophthalic acid, which is a monomer and utilized in preparation of polyethylene terephthalate. It is used as an important starting material in the production of 2,4- and 2,6-xylidine. It is used as solvent in histology.

Solubility
Miscible with organic solvents. Immiscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.  
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 108-38-3
Molecular Formula C8H10
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 106.17
MDL Number MFCD00008536
InChI Key IVSZLXZYQVIEFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym m-xylene, 1,3-dimethylbenzene, m-xylol, m-dimethylbenzene, meta-xylene, m-methyltoluene, 3-xylene, benzene, 1,3-dimethyl, 1,3-dimethylbenzol, santosol 150
PubChem CID 7929
ChEBI CHEBI:28488
IUPAC Name 1,3-xylene
SMILES CC1=CC(C)=CC=C1

Specifications

Melting Point -47°C
Density 0.866
Boiling Point 138°C to 139°C
Quantity 100 mL
Flash Point 25°C (77°F)
Odor Mild
Refractive Index 1.497
UN Number UN1307
Beilstein 605441
Merck Index 14,10081
Solubility Information Miscible with organic solvents. Immiscible with water.
Formula Weight 106.17
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material m-Xylene
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Product Identifier
  • m-Xylene
Signal Word
  • Danger
Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 4
  • LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
  • Aspiration toxicity Category 1
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
  • Flammable liquid Category 3
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
  • Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
Hazard Statement
  • H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H304-May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
  • H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
  • H315-Causes skin irritation.
  • H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H332-Harmful if inhaled.
  • H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
  • H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary Statement
  • P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
  • P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : m-Xylene

RUO – Research Use Only

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