o-Xylene, 99%, Extra Dry, AcroSeal™, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 95-47-6
• Molecular Formula: C8H10
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 106.17
• MDL Number: MFCD00008519
• InChI Key: CTQNGGLPUBDAKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: o-xylene, 1,2-dimethylbenzene, ortho-xylene, o-xylol, o-methyltoluene, o-dimethylbenzene, 2-xylene, 3,4-xylene, benzene, 1,2-dimethyl, o-xylenes
• PubChem CID: 7237
• ChEBI: CHEBI:28063
• IUPAC Name: 1,2-xylene
• SMILES: CC1=CC=CC=C1C

• Melting Point: -25.0°C
• Color: White
• Density: 0.8780g/mL
• Boiling Point: 143.0°C to 145.0°C
• Quantity: 100 mL
• Flash Point: 31°C
• Physical Form: Solid or Crystalline Powder
• Refractive Index: 1.5038 to 1.5058
• Assay Percent Range: 99%
• Residue after Evaporation: 0.0003% max.
• Specific Gravity: 0.878
• Linear Formula: C₆H₄(CH₃)₂
• Viscosity: 0.81 mPa.s (20°C)
• Water: 0.003% max.
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 0.2g/L (20°C). Other solubilities: soluble in alcohol, miscible with ether and most organic solvents
• Formula Weight: 106.17
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Grade: Extra Dry
• Chemical Name or Material: o-Xylene

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• o-Xylene

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Flammable liquid Category 3
• Aspiration toxicity Category 1
• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3

Hazard Statement

• H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
• H304-May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
• H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
• H332-Harmful 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.

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+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• 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.
• P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

RUO – Research Use Only