p-XYLENE
p-XYLENE For Synthesis
Short Name: p-XYLENE
Synonym: 1,4-Dimethylbenzene
Basic Details
Article No.
LG102511
Grade
For Synthesis
Purity
99%
CAS No.
106-42-3
HS Code
2902.4300
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]
12 - 15°C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C]
528°C
Flammability (solid, gas)
Flammable
Flash point [°C]
30 °C
Boiling point [°C]
138°C
Evaporation rate
0.7
Vapour pressure [20°C]
9 mm Hg @ 20°C
Vapour pressure mm/Hg
9 mm Hg @ 200C
Vapour density
3.7
Density [g/cm3]
0.86
Solubility in water [% weight]
Insoluble in water
Explosion limits -upper [%]
7%
Explosion limits -lower [%]
1.10%
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
Clear colourless to light yellow liquid
Assay
Min 99%
Density (d20°C/4°C)
0.860 - 0.862
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm)
~1.4958
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