o-XYLENE
o-XYLENE For Synthesis
Short Name: o-XYLENE
Synonym: 1,2-Dimethylbenzene
Basic Details
Article No.
LG4804
Grade
For Synthesis
Purity
98%
CAS No.
95-47-6
HS Code
2902.4100
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Liquid
Colour
Clear Colorless
Odour
Characteristic odour
Auto-ignition temperature [°C]
464 °C
Flammability (solid, gas)
Flammable
Flash point [°C]
31 °C
Boiling point [°C]
143 - 145 °C
Initial boiling point [°C]
143 °C
Final boiling point [°C]
145 °C
Evaporation rate
1
Vapour pressure [20°C]
7 mm Hg @ 20 °C
Vapour pressure mm/Hg
7 mm Hg @ 20C
Vapour density
3.7
Density [g/cm3]
0.88
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%
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
Clear colorless liquid
Assay
Min 98%
Density (d20°C/4°C)
0.878 - 0.881
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm)
~1.5054
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols
Symbol
GHS02, GHS07
Signal Word
Warning
UN No.
1307
IMCO Class No.
3
Packing Group
III
Hazardous Statement
H226-H312-H315-H332
Precaution Statement
P280