Xylenes are aromatic hydrocarbons.
Xylene is used as a solvent. It is used in the laboratory to make baths with dry ice to cool reaction vessels, and as a solvent to remove synthetic immersion oil from the microscope objective in light microscopy.
Grade: ACS
Assay: ≥98.5% plus ethylbenzene (not to exceed 25%)
Key Applications: Solvent, Laboratory uses
Application Areas: Solvent, Laboratory uses
Product Type: Solvents
Density: .84 g/cm3 at 25°C (lit.)
Boiling Point: 137 - 140°C (lit.)
Melting Point: -47.9 - 13.3°C (lit.)
Vapor Pressure: 88 - 120 hPa at 25°C (lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.497(lit.)
Presentation: Clear, Colorless Liquid
Format: Liquid
Color (APHA): <10
Water Content: ≤0.05%
NOTES: Residue After Evaporation <0.002% , Sulfur Compounds <0.003%, Water <0.05%
Solubility: Soluble in absolute alcohol, ether, many organic solvents; practically in insoluble in water.
Storage & Handling: Store at Room Temperature (15-30°C)