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General Purpose Solvents

Toluene AR

RA000046 CAS 108-88-3 AR

Toluene AR (CAS 108-88-3) is a AR grade laboratory solvent. Pack sizes: 500 mL, 1 L, 2.5 L, 25 L. Submit your requirement to request a quotation.

Identity

Product code
RA000046
CAS number
108-88-3
Grade
AR
Purity
99.5%
Molecular formula
C 7 H 8
Molecular weight
92.14

Synonyms: Methylbenzene

Classification

Technical Data

Physical state
Liquid
Shelf life
60 Months
HS code
2902.3000

Properties

PropertyValue
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -93 °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 480°C
Flash point [°C] 4°C
Boiling point [°C] 110 - 111 °C
Initial boiling point [°C] 110 °C
Final boiling point [°C] 111 °C
Vapour pressure [20°C] 2.8 kPa
Density [g/cm3] 0.86
Solubility in water [% weight] 0.05 gm/100gm water @ 20C
Explosion limits - upper [%] 7%
Explosion limits -lower [%] 1.20%

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecification
Appearance A clear colorless liquid
Purity (GC method) Min 99.5%
Weight/ mL at 20°C 0.860 - 0.867 g
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm) 1.494 - 1.497
Water Max 0.03%
Acidity Max 0.012 ml N%
Alkalinity Max 0.012 ml N%
Non-volatile matter Max 0.002%
Benzene (C6H6) Max 0.2%
Copper (Cu) Max 0.00005%
Iron (Fe) Max 0.0001%
Lead (Pb) Max 0.00005%
Organic impurities Passes acid wash test
Sulphur compounds (as CS2) Max 0.0003%
Thiophen homologues (C4H4S) Max 0.0002%

Method names in parentheses (for example "GC method") identify the analytical technique applied to that parameter; they are not product grades. Grade of this product: AR.

5 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
500 mL RA000046-500ML
1 L RA000046-1L
2.5 L RA000046-2.5L
25 L RA000046-25L