Toluene, 99%, Thermo Scientific™

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11323106	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar L10967.AU	1000mL
11333106	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar L10967.0F	2500mL

Description

Toluene is used as solvent for paints, paint thinners, silicone sealants, many chemical reactants, rubber, printing ink, adhesives (glues), lacquers, leather tanners and disinfectants. It is an important raw material to synthesize pharmaceuticals, paints, resins, dyes, toluene diisocyanate and explosives like trinitrotoluene. It is used as a standard material for chromatography and an analytical reagent. It plays an important role in the manufacture of benzene, xylene, phenol, poly urethane polymers, cosmetics and jet fuel blends. It is used as a fuel additive to increase octane ratings and as a coolant for its good heat transfer capabilities in sodium cold traps used in nuclear reactor system loops.

This Thermo Scientific 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.

Applications
Toluene is used as solvent for paints, paint thinners, silicone sealants, many chemical reactants, rubber, printing ink, adhesives (glues), lacquers, leather tanners and disinfectants. It is an important raw material to synthesize pharmaceuticals, paints, resins, dyes, toluene diisocyanate and explosives like trinitrotoluene. It is used as a standard material for chromatography and an analytical reagent. It plays an important role in the manufacture of benzene, xylene, phenol, poly urethane polymers, cosmetics and jet fuel blends. It is used as a fuel additive to increase octane ratings and as a coolant for its good heat transfer capabilities in sodium cold traps used in nuclear reactor system loops.

Solubility
Miscible with ethanol, benzene, diethyl ether, acetone, chloroform, glacial acetic acid and carbon disulfide. Immiscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 108-88-3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 92.14
• InChI Key: YXFVVABEGXRONW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 1140
• IUPAC Name: toluene

• Molecular Formula: C7H8
• MDL Number: MFCD00008512
• Synonym: methylbenzene, toluol, phenylmethane, benzene, methyl, methylbenzol, methacide, toluen, antisal 1a, tolu-sol, monomethyl benzene
• ChEBI: CHEBI:17578
• SMILES: CC1=CC=CC=C1

Specifications

• Chemical Name or Material: Toluene
• Molecular Formula: C7H8
• UN Number: UN number : 1294
• Merck Index: 14,9529
• Solubility Information: Miscible with ethanol,benzene,diethyl ether,acetone,chloroform,glacial acetic acid and carbon disulfide. Immiscible with water.
• SMILES: CC1=CC=CC=C1
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 92.14
• ChEBI: CHEBI:17578
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Boiling Point: 111°C
• Quantity: 1000mL
• Odor: Aromatic

• CAS: 108-88-3
• MDL Number: MFCD00008512
• Beilstein: 635760
• Synonym: methylbenzene, toluol, phenylmethane, benzene, methyl, methylbenzol, methacide, toluen, antisal 1a, tolu-sol, monomethyl benzene
• InChI Key: YXFVVABEGXRONW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: toluene
• PubChem CID: 1140
• Formula Weight: 92.14
• Density: 0.867
• Melting Point: ∼-93°C
• Flash Point: 4°C (40°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.4967

Safety and Handling

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
• Aspiration toxicity Category 1
• Flammable liquid Category 2
• Reproductive toxicity Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• H304-May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
• H361d-Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
• H373-May cause damage to organs.
• 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.
• P264-Wash thoroughly after handling.
• 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.

RUO – Research Use Only