Toluene, Spectrophotometric Grade, 99.7+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Maximum level of impurities: Evaporation residue 4ppm, H₂O 0.03%

Toluene is used in spectrophotometry and environmental testing.

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: -93°C
• Color: Colorless
• Density: 0.867
• Boiling Point: 111°C
• Quantity: 1 L
• Flash Point: 4°C (40°F)
• Odor: Aromatic
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Refractive Index: 1.4967
• UN Number: UN1294
• Beilstein: 635760
• Merck Index: 14,9529
• Solubility Information: Miscible with ethanol,benzene,diethyl ether,acetone,chloroform,glacial acetic acid and carbon disulfide. Immiscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 92.14
• Percent Purity: ≥99.7%
• Grade: Spectrophotometric
• Chemical Name or Material: Toluene

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Toluene, Spectrophotometric Grade

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.
• 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.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Toluene

RUO – Research Use Only