CAS 1330-20-7 Xylene - Materials / Alfa Chemistry

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Xylene

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Catalog Number

ACM1330207

CAS Number

1330-20-7

Product Name

Xylene

Structure

Category

Solvents

Synonyms

Dimethylbenzene

Boiling Point

139.3 ℃

Melting Point

-47.4 ℃

Flash Point

27 ℃ (C.C.)

Density

0.860~ 0.870 g/cm³(20℃)

Solubility

Organic solvents: Soluble in acetone, ethanol, diethyl ether.
Water: 0.02 % (20℃)

Application

Xylene is a versatile, colorless, and flammable liquid primarily used as a solvent across various industrial applications. It is composed of three isomeric forms: ortho-xylene, meta-xylene, and para-xylene, which collectively are used in the production of petroleum products and as impurities in benzene and toluene. In the industrial sphere, xylene is crucial for manufacturing processes associated with paints, rubber, inks, resins, adhesives, and paper coatings. It also serves as an essential raw material for crafting plasticizers, glass-reinforced polyesters, and alkyd resins. Additionally, xylene is employed in aviation gasoline, protective coatings, and is integral in the synthesis of organic chemicals. It is notably effective as a cleaning agent for steel and silicon wafers and is frequently utilized in the petroleum industry as a component of paraffin solvents. Despite its extensive applications, xylene is highly flammable and should be handled with care, particularly around strong oxidizers due to the risk of fire and explosions.

AutoIgnition Temperature

527 ℃

Chemical Formula

C6H4(CH3)2

Chemical Stability

Stable under normal conditions.

Color

Colorless

Concentration

85% (as mixture of o-, m-, p-)

EC Number

215-535-7