Toluene, a flammable liquid with a pungent odor, is widely employed as organic solvent. It is widely used as a precursor for synthesizing benzene and as a solvent in the paint industry. It has been reported to be a biotoxic solvent (toxic to many microorganisms at 0.1%v/v concentrations). Its anaerobic biodegradation to CO2, by the denitrifying bacterium Thauera arornatica has been reported. It forms syndiotactic polystyrene-toluene molecular compound. Crystal structure of this molecular compound has been investigated by X-ray diffraction studies.
Molecular Formula: C7H8
Molecular Weight: 92.14
Linear Structural Formula: C6H5CH3
MDL Number: MFCD00008512
Purity: >=99.3%
Melting Point: -93 C (lit.)
Density: 0.865 g/mL at 25 C (lit.)
Refractive Index: n/D 1.496 (lit.)
Application: Toluene undergoes alkylation in the presence of modified ZSM (Zeolite Socony Mobil)-5-class zeolite catalysts to form p-xylene with high selectivity. When doped on graphene, it acts as an electron donor leading to alteration in graphene electrical properties.
Assay: ≥99.3%
Autoignition Temp.: 997°F
BP: 110-111°C(lit.)
Density: 0.865 g/mL at 25°C(lit.)
Evapn. Residue: ≤0.005%
Expl. Lim.: 7 %
Grade: Laboratory Reagent
Impurities: ≤0.05% water
MP: -93°C(lit.)
Refractive Index: n/D 1.496(lit.)
Vapor Density: 3.2 (vs air)
Vapor Pressure: 26 mmHg ( 25°C)