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General Purpose Solvents

Benzene Extra Pure

RA000164 CAS 71-43-2 Extra Pure

Identity

Product code
RA000164
CAS number
71-43-2
Grade
Extra Pure
Purity
99%
Molecular formula
C6H6
Molecular weight
78.11

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Vapour density 2.8 —
Density [g/cm3] 0.8765 g/cm3 g/cm3
Relative density, gas (air=1) 0.88 —
Solubility in water [% weight] 0.180 g/100 mL g/100 mL
Explosion limits - upper [%] 8.00 % %
Explosion limits -lower [%] 1.30 % %
Colour Clear Colorless —
Odour Aromatic odor —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 5.5 °C °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 562 °C °C
Flammability (solid, gas) Flammable —
Flash point [°C] -11 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 80.0 - 80.2 °C °C
Vapour pressure [20°C] 99.5 hPa hPa

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

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance Clear colorless liquid — —
Purity Min 99.0 % % GC
Weight/ mL (20 °C) 0.875 - 0.879 g g —
Water Max 0.1 % % —
Non-volatile matter Max 0.002 % % —

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

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 L RA000164-PK-25L
500 mL RA000164-PK-500ML
1 L RA000164-PK-1L
2.5 L RA000164-PK-2.5L