Toluene, anhydrous, 99.8%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Toluene is widely used as an organic solvent in various industries like paints, pharmaceuticals, dyes, agrochemicals and polymers. It is used as an additive in gasoline and improves octane ratings, as a fullerene indicator, in paint thinners and silicone sealants, as a coolant in sodium cold traps used in nuclear reactor system loops and as a fuel for both two-stroke and four-stroke engines. It is also used as a raw material in the production of benzene, benzaldehyde, benzoic acid, toluene diisocyanate, benzyl-tert-butyl peroxide, xylene and many other chemical products. It plays an important role in biochemistry experiments to break open red blood cells in order to extract haemoglobin as well as used in the removal of cocaine from coca leaves to make coca-cola syrup.

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
• Density: 0.867 g/mL
• Boiling Point: 111°C
• Quantity: 1 L
• Flash Point: 4°C (40°F)
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Refractive Index: 1.4967
• Assay Percent Range: 99.8%
• Beilstein: 635760
• Solubility Information: Miscible with ethanol,alcohol,benzene,diethyl ether,acetone,chloroform,glacial acetic acid and carbon disulfide. Immiscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 92.14
• Chemical Name or Material: Toluene, anhydrous

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Toluene, anhydrous

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 face, hands and anyexposed skin 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.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Toluene

RUO – Research Use Only