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1.08684

Supelco

p-Xylene

for analysis EMSURE® ISO

Synonym(s):

p-Xylene, Dimethylbenzol

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
C6H4-1,4-(CH3)2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
106.17
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12191501
EC Index Number:
203-396-5
NACRES:
NB.21

Agency

reag. ISO

Quality Level

vapor pressure

8.7 hPa ( 20 °C)

product line

EMSURE®

Assay

≥99.0% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

540 °C

potency

3910 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)

expl. lim.

1.1-7 % (v/v)

impurities

≤0.00025 meq/g Acidity
≤0.00025 meq/g Alkalinity
≤0.01% Water
≤0.1% Benzene (GC)
≤0.1% Toluene (GC)
≤3% Ethylbenzene (GC)

evapn. residue

≤0.001%

color

clearAPHA: ≤10

refractive index

n20/D 1.495-1.499

bp

138.4 °C/1013 hPa

mp

13.3 °C

transition temp

flash point 24 °C

density

0.86 g/cm3 at 20 °C

cation traces

Al: ≤0.00005%
B: ≤0.000002%
Ba: ≤0.00001%
Ca: ≤0.00005%
Cd: ≤0.000005%
Co: ≤0.000002%
Cr: ≤0.000002%
Cu: ≤0.000002%
Fe: ≤0.00001%
Mg: ≤0.00001%
Mn: ≤0.000002%
Ni: ≤0.000002%
Pb: ≤0.00001%
Sn: ≤0.00001%
Zn: ≤0.00001%

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C8H10/c1-7-3-5-8(2)6-4-7/h3-6H,1-2H3

InChI key

URLKBWYHVLBVBO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

EMSURE grade solvents are suitable for a broad spectrum of classical lab applications, and are frequently used in regulated and highly demanding lab applications. EMSURE provides worldwide best and most extensive product specifications. We declare our EMSURE range to be in compliance with the ACS, with the reagent part of the European Pharmacopoeia (Reag. Ph Eur) and also with the ISO standards.

Application


  • Bioinspired, Non-Enzymatic, Aqueous Synthesis of Size-Tunable CdS Quantum Dots for Sustainable Optoelectronic Applications: Demonstrates the use of cadmium acetate dihydrate in the green synthesis of cadmium sulfide quantum dots, offering significant potential for optoelectronic and photocatalytic applications (Ozdemir et al., 2023).

  • Multifunctional Additive CdAc(2) for Efficient Perovskite-Based Solar Cells: Describes the role of cadmium acetate dihydrate as a multifunctional additive in enhancing the efficiency of perovskite solar cells, pivotal for advancements in renewable energy technologies (Ren et al., 2023).


Analysis Note

p-Xylene (GC): ≥ 99.0 %
Identity (IR): conforms
Appearance: clear
Color: ≤ 10 Hazen
Acidity: ≤ 0.00025 meq/g
Alkalinity: ≤ 0.00025 meq/g
Density (d 20 °C/20 °C): 0.862 - 0.869
Refractive index (n 20/D): 1.495 - 1.499
Boiling range (137-142°C): ≥ 95 % (v/v)
Benzene (GC): ≤ 0.1 %
Ethylbenzene (GC): ≤ 3 %
Toluene (GC): ≤ 0.1 %
Sulfur compounds (as S): ≤ 0.003 %
Readily carbonizable substances: conforms
Thiophene: conforms
Al (Aluminium): ≤ 0.00005 %
B (Boron): ≤ 0.000002 %
Ba (Barium): ≤ 0.00001 %
Ca (Calcium): ≤ 0.00005 %
Cd (Cadmium): ≤ 0.000005 %
Co (Cobalt): ≤ 0.000002 %
Cr (Chromium): ≤ 0.000002 %
Cu (Copper): ≤ 0.000002 %
Fe (Iron): ≤ 0.00001 %
Mg (Magnesium): ≤ 0.00001 %
Mn (Manganese): ≤ 0.000002 %
Ni (Nickel): ≤ 0.000002 %
Pb (Lead): ≤ 0.00001 %
Sn (Tin): ≤ 0.00001 %
Zn (Zinc): ≤ 0.00001 %
Evaporation residue: ≤ 0.001 %
Water: ≤ 0.01 %
ISO-reagent

Legal Information

EMSURE is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Aquatic Chronic 3 - Asp. Tox. 1 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

80.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

27 °C - closed cup


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PDSCL

Deleterious substance

FSL

Flammable liquids
Type 2 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid

ISHL Indicated Name

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ISHL Notified Names

Substances Subject to be Notified Names


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