p-Cymene, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

It is used in heat-exchange media, metal polishes, and thinners for lacquers/varnishes. Also used to make para-cresol, carvacrol, and synthetic resins. It is also used as a component of commercial terpene solvent mixtures.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
It is used in heat-exchange media, metal polishes, and thinners for lacquers/varnishes. Also used to make para-cresol, carvacrol, and synthetic resins. It is also used as a component of commercial terpene solvent mixtures.

Solubility
Soluble in water at 0.023g/L.20°C.

Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 99-87-6
• Molecular Formula: C10H14
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 134.222
• MDL Number: MFCD00008893
• InChI Key: HFPZCAJZSCWRBC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: p-cymene, 4-isopropyltoluene, p-isopropyltoluene, dolcymene, p-cymol, paracymene, cymene, para-cymene, 1-isopropyl-4-methylbenzene, camphogen
• PubChem CID: 7463
• ChEBI: CHEBI:28768
• IUPAC Name: 1-methyl-4-propan-2-ylbenzene
• SMILES: CC1=CC=C(C=C1)C(C)C

• Melting Point: -68°C
• Density: 0.86
• Boiling Point: 176°C to 178°C
• Flash Point: 47°C (116°F)
• Odor: Aromatic
• Refractive Index: 1.49
• Quantity: 500 mL
• UN Number: UN2046
• Beilstein: 1903377
• Merck Index: 14,2763
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water at 0.023g/L.20°C.
• Formula Weight: 134.22
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: p-Cymene

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226-H304-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H226-H315-H319-H335 Flammable liquid and vapour. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P331-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: CYMENES
EINECSNumber	202-796-7
RTECSNumber	GZ5950000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only