Toluene
CAS 108-88-3C7H892.14 g/mol
Toluene is the simplest member of the class toluenes consisting of a benzene core which bears a single methyl substituent. It has a role as a non-polar solvent, a cholinergic antagonist, a neurotoxin and a fuel additive. It is a volatile organic compound, a member of toluenes and a methylbenzene.
IUPAC: toluene
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Physical & Chemical Properties
| Melting Point | -139 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 231.1 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.867 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 64 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Flash Point | 40 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Vapor Pressure | 10 mmHg at 43.5 °F ; 20 mmHg at 65.1 °F; 40 mmHg at 89.2 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Toluene appears as a clear colorless liquid with a characteristic aromatic odor. Flash point 40 °F. Less dense than water (7.2 lb / gal) and insoluble in water. Hence floats on water. Vapors heavier than air. May be toxic by inhalation, ingestion or skin contact. Used in aviation and automotive fuels, as a solvent, and to make other chemicals. |
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HS Code(s): 2902
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