Toluene
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Description
Colorless liquid solvent with a Benzene odor. Toluene is produced from the fractional distillation of coal tar. It is used as a solvent for paint, coatings, resins, as well as for most oils, rubber, polymers, and adhesives. Toluene is also used as a component in aviation fuel and for the manufacture of dyestuffs and explosives. Industrial grade toluene has been called toluol.
Synonyms and Related Terms
toluol; methylbenzene; phenylmethane; methyl benzene
Other Properties
Soluble in ethanol, benzene, ether. Insoluble in water. Burns with a smoky flame.
| Composition | C6H5CH3 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 108-88-3 |
| Melting Point | -94.7 |
| Density | 0.866 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt.=92.13 |
| Refractive Index | 1.4967 |
| Boiling Point | 110.7 |
Hazards and Safety
Flammable. Flash point = 4C.
Toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption.
LINK: International Chemical Safety Card
Comparisons
Sources Checked for Data in Record
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