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Xylene

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Chemical Product

Xylene

    Synonyms:
    Dimethylbenzene
    Molecular Formula:
    C8H10
    Cas Number:
    1330-20-7
    Molecular Weight:
    106.16 g/mol
    Product Description:
    Xylene is a colorless, flammable liquid with a sweet odor, commonly used as a solvent in paints, coatings, and in the chemical industry.
    Applications:
    - Paint and Coatings: Used as a solvent in paints, lacquers, and varnishes. - Chemical Manufacturing: Used as a feedstock in the production of petrochemicals such as terephthalic acid and dimethyl terephthalate. - Printing: Used in ink formulations and as a cleaner in the printing industry. - Pharmaceuticals: Applied in pharmaceutical products as a solvent for various formulations.

Physical and Chemical Properties:


Properties
Appearance Colorless liquid
Odor Sweet odor
Molecular Formula C8H10
Molecular Weight 106.16 g/mol
Boiling Point 137.9 °C
Density 0.864 g/cm³
Solubility Insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents
Flash Point 27 °C
Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions, but highly flammable and should be kept away from heat sources
  • Product Description
  • Applications
  • Physical and Chemical Properties
Xylene is a colorless, flammable liquid with a sweet odor, commonly used as a solvent in paints, coatings, and in the chemical industry.
- Paint and Coatings: Used as a solvent in paints, lacquers, and varnishes. - Chemical Manufacturing: Used as a feedstock in the production of petrochemicals such as terephthalic acid and dimethyl terephthalate. - Printing: Used in ink formulations and as a cleaner in the printing industry. - Pharmaceuticals: Applied in pharmaceutical products as a solvent for various formulations.

Physical and Chemical Properties:


Properties Data
Appearance Colorless liquid
Odor Sweet odor
Molecular Formula C8H10
Molecular Weight 106.16 g/mol
Boiling Point 137.9 °C
Density 0.864 g/cm³
Solubility Insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents
Flash Point 27 °C
Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions, but highly flammable and should be kept away from heat sources