Description
Toluene, also known as methylbenzene or phenylmethane, is a clear, colorless, volatile liquid with a distinctive aromatic odor. It is an aromatic hydrocarbon primarily used as an industrial feedstock and solvent. Toluene is found in paint thinners, adhesives, nail polish removers, and gasoline. It evaporates quickly and is highly flammable.
Toluene – Specification:
• Chemical Name: Toluene
• Other Names: Methylbenzene, Phenylmethane
• Chemical Formula: C₇H₈
• Molecular Weight: 92.14 g/mol
• CAS Number: 108-88-3
• Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
• Odor: Sweet, pungent, aromatic smell
• Purity: ≥ 99.5% (Analytical/ACS grade)
• Boiling Point: 110.6 °C
• Melting Point: −95 °C
• Density (at 20°C): 0.8669 g/cm³
• Flash Point: 4 °C (closed cup)
• Solubility in Water: Insoluble (0.5 g/L)
• Solubility: Soluble in alcohol, ether, benzene
• Vapor Pressure: 22 mmHg (at 20 °C)
• Applications: Solvent, paint thinner, fuel additive
• Hazards: Flammable, toxic if inhaled/ingested