Meets ACS Specifications
Suggested Applications: Organic Synthesis, Prep-LC, Glassware cleaning, ACS General Laboratory Use
Synonyms: Methylbenzene, Phenylmethane
Structural Formula: C6H5CH3
CAS number: 108-88-3
Hazard Class: 3
Package Group: II
UN number: UN1294
Specifications
Assay by GC Analysis: 99.8% min.
Color (APHA): 10 max.
Refractive Index (20°C): 1.4957 - 1.4977
Residue after Evaporation: 5 mg/L max.
Substances Darkened by Sulfuric Acid: Passes test
Sulfur Compounds (as S): 0.003% 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