p-Cymene, 97%

Product Code. 11499496

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A19226.AP

Description

CAS: 99-87-6 | C10H14 | 134.222 g/mol

It is used in heat-exchange media, metal polishes, and thinners for lacquers/varnishes. Also used to make para-cresol, carvacrol, and synthetic resins. It is also used as a component of commercial terpene solvent mixtures.

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
It is used in heat-exchange media, metal polishes, and thinners for lacquers/varnishes. Also used to make para-cresol, carvacrol, and synthetic resins. It is also used as a component of commercial terpene solvent mixtures.

Solubility
Soluble in water at 0.023g/L.20°C.

Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 99-87-6
• Molecular Formula: C10H14
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 134.222
• MDL Number: MFCD00008893
• InChI Key: HFPZCAJZSCWRBC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: p-cymene, 4-isopropyltoluene, p-isopropyltoluene, dolcymene, p-cymol, paracymene, cymene, para-cymene, 1-isopropyl-4-methylbenzene, camphogen
• PubChem CID: 7463
• ChEBI: CHEBI:28768
• IUPAC Name: 1-methyl-4-propan-2-ylbenzene
• SMILES: CC1=CC=C(C=C1)C(C)C

• Melting Point: -68°C
• Density: 0.86
• Boiling Point: 176°C to 178°C
• Flash Point: 47°C (116°F)
• Odor: Aromatic
• Refractive Index: 1.49
• Quantity: 500 mL
• UN Number: UN2046
• Beilstein: 1903377
• Merck Index: 14,2763
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water at 0.023g/L.20°C.
• Formula Weight: 134.22
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: p-Cymene

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• p-Cymene

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 3
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
• Aspiration toxicity Category 1
• Flammable liquid Category 3
• Reproductive toxicity Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
• H304-May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
• H331-Toxic if inhaled.
• H361-Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
• H411-Toxic 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.
• P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
• 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.
• P311-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/ .
• P331-Do NOT induce vomiting.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : p-Cymene

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only