Toluene is a non-polar organic solvent and methyl derivative of benzene. As per USP and EP, it belongs to the Class 2 category of organic solvents and has limited application in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, due to its moderate toxicity.Pharmaceutical secondary standards for application in quality control, provide pharma laboratories and manufacturers with a convenient and cost-effective alternative to the preparation of in-house working standards.
Molecular Formula: C7H8
Molecular Weight: 92.14
Linear Structural Formula: C6H5CH3
MDL Number: MFCD00008512
Melting Point: -93 C (lit.)
Density: 0.865 g/mL at 25 C (lit.)
Refractive Index: n/D 1.496 (lit.)
Application: Toluene may be used as a pharmaceutical solvent reference standard for the determination of the analyte in bulk drug and pharmaceutical formulations by gas chromatography.
Other Notes: This Certified Reference Material (CRM) is produced and certified in accordance with ISO 17034 and ISO/IEC 17025. All information regarding the use of this CRM can be found on the certificate of analysis.