8.20044

2-Ethyltoluene

for synthesis

• Synonym(s): 2-Ethyltoluene
• Linear Formula: 2-(C₂H₅)C₆H₄CH₃
• CAS Number: 611-14-3
• Molecular Weight: 120.19
• MDL number: MFCD00009257
• UNSPSC Code: 12352005
• EC Index Number: 210-255-1
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• vapor pressure: 2.8 hPa ( 20 °C)
• Quality Level: 200
• Assay: ≥98.0% (GC)
• autoignition temp.: 440 °C
• potency: 5000 mg/kg LD₅₀, oral (Rat)
• bp: 164-165 °C/1013 hPa
• mp: -17 °C
• transition temp: flash point 53 °C
• density: 0.88 g/cm³ at 20 °C
• storage temp.: 2-30°C
• SMILES string: C(C)c1c(cccc1)C
• InChI: 1S/C9H12/c1-3-9-7-5-4-6-8(9)2/h4-7H,3H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: HYFLWBNQFMXCPA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

2-Ethyltoluene also known as 1-Ethyl-2-methylbenzene, is an aromatic hydrocarbon, belongs to the group of alkyl-substituted benzene compounds. It is a non-polar solvent, making it suitable for dissolving non-polar and hydrophobic compounds. It is used as a building block in the synthesis of various organic compounds.

Specifications

Saturation Concentration in Air: 14 g/m3 (20 °C)

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 98.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.880 - 0.881
Identity (IR): passes test

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS08
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H226 - H304
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P301 + P310 - P331
• Hazard Classifications: Asp. Tox. 1 - Flam. Liq. 3
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 127.4 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 53 °C - closed cup