Vinyl toluene
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Description
Colorless liquid solvent with an aromatic odor. Vinyl toluene is a usually sold as a mixture of isomers. It is used to dissolve paints and varnishes.
Synonyms and Related Terms
methyl styrene; ethenylmethylbenzene
Other Properties
Soluble in methanol, ether. Slightly soluble in water.
| Composition | CH2:CHC6H4CH3 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 25013-15-4 |
| Melting Point | -76.8 |
| Density | 0.890 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 118.2 |
| Refractive Index | 1.534 |
| Boiling Point | 170-171 |
Hazards and Safety
Combustible. Flash point = 45-53 C
Toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption.
LINK: International Chemical Safety Card
Authority
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 627
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979