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General Purpose Solvents

m-XYLENE For Synthesis

RA003587 CAS 108-38-3 For Synthesis

Identity

Product code
RA003587
CAS number
108-38-3
Grade
For Synthesis
Purity
99%
Molecular formula
C8H10
Molecular weight
106.17

Classification

Applications
Organic Synthesis

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Final boiling point [°C] 145 °C °C
Evaporation rate 0.7 —
Vapour pressure [20°C] 9 mmHg mmHg
Vapour pressure mm/Hg 9 mmHg mmHg
Vapour density 3.7 —
Density [g/cm3] 0.86 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Insoluble in water —
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C 3.12 —
Explosion limits - upper [%] 6.70 % %
Explosion limits -lower [%] 0.90 % %
Colour Clear Colorless —
Odour Characteristic odour —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -26 - 23 °C °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 464 °C °C
Flammability (solid, gas) Flammable —
Flash point [°C] 31 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 143 - 145 °C °C
Initial boiling point [°C] 143 °C °C

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

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance Clear colorless liquid — —
Assay Min 99 % % —
Density (d20°C/4°C) Approx. 0.864 — —
Free acid Max 0.002 % % —
Ethylbenzene Max 0.1 % % GC
o-Xylene Max 0.5 % % —
p-Xylene Max 0.3 % % —
Toluene (C6H5CH3) Max 0.1 % % —

Packaging

Pack size SKU
500 mL RA003587-PK-500ML
200 L RA003587-PK-200L
2.5 L RA003587-PK-2.5L