m-XYLENE
m-XYLENE For Synthesis
Short Name: m-XYLENE
Synonym: 1,3-Dimethylbenzene; meta-Xylene; m-Xylol
Basic Details
Article No.
LG102510
Grade
For Synthesis
Purity
99%
CAS No.
108-38-3
HS Code
2902.4200
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Liquid
Colour
Clear Colorless
Odour
Characteristic odour
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
-26 - -23 °C
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
0.7
Vapour pressure [20°C]
9 mm Hg @ 20 °C
Vapour pressure mm/Hg
9 mm Hg @ 20 °C
Vapour density
3.7
Density [g/cm3]
0.86
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 99%
Density (d20°C/4°C)
~ 0.864
Free acid (as HCl)
Max 0.002%
Ethylbenzene (GC)
Max 0.1%
o-Xylene
Max 0.5%
p-Xylene
Max 0.3%
Toluene (C6H5CH3)
Max 0.1%
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