m-Xylene, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11316656	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar L03788.AE	100 mL
11326656	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar L03788.AP	500 mL
11336656	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar L03788.0F	2500 mL

Description

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.  

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 108-38-3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 106.17
• InChI Key: IVSZLXZYQVIEFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 7929
• IUPAC Name: 1,3-xylene

• Molecular Formula: C8H10
• MDL Number: MFCD00008536
• 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
• ChEBI: CHEBI:28488
• SMILES: CC1=CC(C)=CC=C1

Specifications

• Melting Point: -47°C
• Density: 0.866
• Flash Point: 25°C (77°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.497
• MDL Number: MFCD00008536
• Beilstein: 605441
• 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
• InChI Key: IVSZLXZYQVIEFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: 1,3-xylene
• PubChem CID: 7929
• Formula Weight: 106.17
• Chemical Name or Material: m-Xylene

• CAS: 108-38-3
• Boiling Point: 138°C to 139°C
• Odor: Mild
• Molecular Formula: C8H10
• UN Number: UN1307
• Merck Index: 14,10081
• Solubility Information: Miscible with organic solvents. Immiscible with water.
• SMILES: CC1=CC(C)=CC=C1
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 106.17
• ChEBI: CHEBI:28488
• Percent Purity: 99%

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H226-H312-H332-H315
Flammable liquid and vapor.
Harmful in contact with skin.
Harmful if inhaled.
Causes skin irritation.

P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c

H226-H312+H332-H315-H319

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only