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o-Xylene, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A11358.0F
2500 mL, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

o-Xylene, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A11358.0F
2500 mL, Each
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
95-47-6
IUPAC Name
1,2-xylene
Molecular Formula
C8H10
InChI Key
CTQNGGLPUBDAKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC1=CC=CC=C1C
Form
Liquid
Appearance (Color)
Clear colorless
Assay (GC)
≥98.5%
Comment
Specification differs for U.S. and non-U.S. material where indicated
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms (non-U.S. specification)

Description

o-Xylene is widely used in the production of phthalic anhydride. It is also used in fuels as well as fuel additives. It can be used in the production of isophthalic acid and terephthalic acid. It is utilized in polyvinyl chloride production, alkyl resin and unsaturated polyester resins. It is also used as a solvent in paint, varnish, glue, printing ink, dyes and in rubber.

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
o-Xylene is widely used in the production of phthalic anhydride. It is also used in fuels as well as fuel additives. It can be used in the production of isophthalic acid and terephthalic acid. It is utilized in polyvinyl chloride production, alkyl resin and unsaturated polyester resins. It is also used as a solvent in paint, varnish, glue, printing ink, dyes and in rubber.

Solubility
Miscible with ethanol, diethylether. Immiscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents and strong acids
RUO – Research Use Only

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