Toluene, Optima™, Fisher Chemical™

Description

High purity and versatile solvent suitable for HPLC, spectrophotometry, and pesticide residue analysis

• Screened for fluorescing and UV-absorbing contaminants to reduce interferences for smoother baselines
• Tested by GC-ECD to ensure minimum halogenated residue levels (≤10 ng/L) to demonstrate suitability for pesticide analysis
• Also meets ACS specifications
• Intended for research use only

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 108-88-3
• Molecular Formula: C7H8
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 92.14
• MDL Number: MFCD00008512
• InChI Key: YXFVVABEGXRONW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: methylbenzene, toluol, phenylmethane, benzene, methyl, methylbenzol, methacide, toluen, antisal 1a, tolu-sol, monomethyl benzene
• PubChem CID: 1140
• ChEBI: CHEBI:17578
• IUPAC Name: toluene
• SMILES: CC1=CC=CC=C1

• Melting Point: -95°C
• Absorbance: 0.005 AU max. at 350nm, 0.02 AU max. at 325nm, 0.1 AU max. at 300nm, 1 AU max. at 285nm
• Color: Colorless
• Density: 0.866g/cm³
• Boiling Point: 111°C
• Quantity: 4 L
• Identification: Pass Test
• Packaging: Amber Glass
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Refractive Index: 1.4930 to 1.4950 (at 25°C)
• Residue after Evaporation: 1ppm max.
• Assay Percent Range: ≥99.8 %
• Linear Formula: C₆H₅CH₃
• Vapor Pressure: 29mbar at 20°C
• Viscosity: 0.6 mPa/s at 20°C
• Water: 0.02% max.
• Formula Weight: 92.14
• Percent Purity: ≥99.8%
• Grade: High purity mobile phase for HPLC and/or extraction solvent for GC applications
• Chemical Name or Material: Toluene

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	Signal Word: DANGER!
Hazard Statement	DANGER!
Precautionary Statement	Emergency Overview Flammable liquid and vapor. Causes eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Aspiration hazard if swallowed - can enter lungs and cause damage. Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure. Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. May cause adverse kidney effects. May cause adverse liver effects. NFPA Health:2 Flammability:3 Instability:0
DOTInformation	DOT Class 3, : Flammable Liquid

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