Toluene, Semiconductor Grade, 99% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Maximum level of impurities: Color (APHA) 10, Acidity 0.2meq/g, Evaporation residue 2ppm, H₂O 0.03%, Substances darkened by H₂SO₄ P.T., Sulfur compounds (as S) 0.003%, Cl 2ppm, PO₄ 0.5ppm

Toluene is used as a solvent in various chemical industries. It is used in the production of various petrochemicals like paint, explosives, urethane foam and phenol formaldehyde used for electrical switches. It is used as a thinner in the paint industry, 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 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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 108-88-3
• Molecular Formula: C7H8
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 92.14
• MDL Number: MFCD00008512
• InChI Key: YXFVVABEGXRONW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: methylbenzene, toluol, phenylmethane, benzene, methyl, methylbenzol, methacide, toluen, antisal 1a, tolu-sol, monomethyl benzene
• PubChem CID: 1140
• ChEBI: CHEBI:17578
• IUPAC Name: toluene
• SMILES: CC1=CC=CC=C1

• Melting Point: °C to 93°C
• Color: Colorless
• Appearance: Colorless liquid
• Density: 0.867 g/cm³
• Boiling Point: 111°C
• Quantity: 1 L
• Flash Point: 4°C (40°F)
• Ignition Point: 535°C (995°F)
• Odor: Aromatic
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Refractive Index: 1.4967
• Assay Percent Range: 99% min.
• Vapor Pressure: 29 hPa (22mm Hg) at 20°C
• Beilstein: 635760
• Solubility Information: Miscible with ethanol,benzene,diethyl ether,acetone,chloroform,glacial acetic acid and carbon disulfide. Immiscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 92.14
• Grade: Semiconductor
• Chemical Name or Material: Toluene

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