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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
Quantity
Catalog number: L03788.AE
also known as L03788-AE
Price (EUR)
23,04 Online price
25,60
Each
Quantity
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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
Specifications
Specification SheetRefractive 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.
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.
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Safety and Handling
Classification of the substance or mixture
CLP classification - Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008
Flammable liquids
Category 3
Acute dermal toxicity
Category 4
Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors
Category 4
Skin Corrosion/Irritation
Category 2
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
Category 2
Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure)
Category 3
Aspiration Toxicity
Category 1
Chronic aquatic toxicity
Category 3
Label Elements
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
H312 + H332 - Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled
H315 - Causes skin irritation
H319 - Causes serious eye irritation
H335 - May cause respiratory irritation
H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Physical Hazards
H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor
Precautionary Statements
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
P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower
P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing
P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician