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o-Xylene, HPLC Grade, 96% min
Description
o-Xylene is largely used in the production of phthalic anhydride, and is generally extracted by distillation from a mixed Xylene stream in a plant primarily designed for p-Xylene production.
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.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -25°C |
| Density | 0.877 |
| Boiling Point | 143°C to 145°C |
| Quantity | 1 L |
| Flash Point | 32°C (89°F) |
| Packaging | Glass Bottle |
| Physical Form | Liquid |
| Refractive Index | 1.505 |
| Specific Gravity | 0.877 |
| Linear Formula | (CH3)2C6H4 |
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Safety and Handling
- o-Xylene
- Danger
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : o-Xylene
RUO – Research Use Only
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