Popular Posts

Monday, 7 November 2016

Properties of Toluene

Description & Properties of Toluene

 
Toluene formerly known as toluol, is a clear, water-insoluble liquid with the typical smell of paint thinners.It is an aromatic hydrocarbon that is widely used as an industrial feedstock and as a solvent. Like other solvents, toluene is sometimes also used as an inhalant drug for its intoxicating properties,however, this can potentially cause severe neurological harm. 

Chemical Properties

AppearanceColorless liquid
Boiling Point110.6 °C
CAS Number108-88-3
ChEBI17578
Chemical CompositionSodium Hydroxide;Sulfuric Acid ;Benzene;Carbomer 940;Diethylene Glycol;Petroleum Ether;Coal Tar;Platinum;Coke (Coal) ;Motor Benzol;Light Benzol;Heavy Benzol;Coumarone Resin;Petroleum Toluene
Density0.86 g/mL
Dipole Moment0.36 D
EINECS Number203-625-9
HS Code29023000
IUPAC NameMethylbenzene
Melting Point−93 °C
Molar Mass92.14 g/mol
Molecular FormulaC7H8
NFPA 704H-2,F-3,R-0,C-NA
RTECS NumberXS5250000
Related CompoundsMethylcyclohexane
Solubility0.47 g/l
SynonymsToluene(8CI); 1-Methylbenzene; Antisal 1a; CP 25; CP 25 (solvent); Methacide;Methylbenzene; Methylbenzol;Phenylmethane; Toluol
Viscosity0.59 cPs

No comments:

Post a Comment