Meets USP Reagent Specifications
Suggested Applications: HPLC, Spectrophotometry, ACS Reagent
Synonyms: Methylbenzene, Phenylmethane
Structural Formula: C6H5CH3
CAS number: 108-88-3
Hazard Class: 3
Package Group: II
UN number: UN1294
Specifications
Color (APHA): 10 max.
GC Analysis: 99.8% min.
Refractive Index (20°C): 1.4963 - 1.4971
Residue: 3 mg/L max.
Substances Darkened by Sulfuric Acid: Passes test
Sulfur Compounds (as S): 0.003% max.
UV Absorbance @ 300 nm: 0.100 AU max.
UV Absorbance @ 325 nm: 0.025 AU max.
UV Absorbance @ 350 nm: 0.005 AU max.
UV Absorbance @ 400 nm: 0.005 AU max.
Water by Karl Fischer Titration: 0.03% max.
Surface Tension (dyn/cm) at 20°C: 28.53
Vapor Pressure (Torr) at 20°C: 28.5
Physical Properties
Density (g/mL) at 20°C: 0.8669
Molecular Weight: 92.14
Boiling Point (°C): 110.6
Freezing Point (°C): -95.0
Flashpoint (°C): 4
Elutropic Value, Alumina: 0.29
Elutropic Value, Silica: 0.22
Solubility in Water (%) at 20°C: 0.052