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m-Xylene, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: L03788.AE
100 mL, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

m-Xylene, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: L03788.AE
100 mL, Each
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Catalog number: L03788.AE
also known as L03788-AE
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
108-38-3
IUPAC Name
1,3-xylene
Molecular Formula
C8H10
InChI Key
IVSZLXZYQVIEFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC1=CC(C)=CC=C1
Refractive Index
1.4950-1.4980 @ 20?C
Appearance (Color)
Clear colorless
Form
Liquid
Assay (GC)
≥98.5%
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms

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.  
RUO – Research Use Only

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