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HPLC Solvents

p-XYLENE For HPLC

RA003588 CAS 106-42-3 HPLC

Identity

Product code
RA003588
CAS number
106-42-3
Grade
HPLC
Purity
99%
Molecular formula
C8H10
Molecular weight
106.17

Classification

Applications
HPLC

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Vapour density 3.7 —
Density [g/cm3] 0.86 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water Insoluble in water —
Explosion limits - upper [%] 7 % %
Explosion limits -lower [%] 1.10 % %
Colour Clear colorless —
Odour Characteristic odour —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 12 - 15 °C °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 528 °C °C
Flammability (solid, gas) Flammable —
Flash point [°C] 30 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 138 °C °C
Vapour pressure [20°C] 9 mmHg mmHg

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

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance Clear colorless liquid — —
at 350 nm Max 0.05 — —
at 380 nm Max 0.01 — —
at 400 nm Max 0.01 — —
Purity Min 99.0 % % GC
Colour scale Max 15 APHA APHA —
Identity Conforms to structure — IR
Water Max 0.03 % % KF
Residue on evaporation Max 0.0005 % % —
at 294 nm Max 1.0 — —
at 320 nm Max 0.1 — —

Packaging

Pack size SKU
1 L RA003588-PK-1L