95-47-6 o-Xylene

Name: o-Xylene
Synonyms: o-Xylene;o-Xylene(8CI);1,2-Xylene;2-Methyltoluene;3,4-Dimethylbenzene;NSC 60920;Orthoxylene;o-Dimethylbenzene;o-Methyltoluene;o-Xylol;ortho-Xylene;
CAS Number:95-47-6
Molecular Formula:C₈H₁₀
Molecular Weight:106.18
EINECS:202-422-2
Density:0.879
Boiling Point:143-145 °C(lit.)
Flash Point:31 ºC
Safety Description:Moderately toxic by intraperitoneal route. Mildly toxic by ingestion and inhalation. An experimental teratogen. A common air contaminant. A very dangerous fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame. Explosive in the form of vapor when exposed to heat or flame. To fight fire, use foam, CO₂, dry chemical. Incompatible with oxidizing materials. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. Emitted from modern building materials ( CENEAR    Chemical and Engineering News. 69 (1991),22. ). See also XYLENE; m-XYLENE; p-XYLENE; m-XYLENE-α,α′-DIAMINE; m-XYLENE DIISOCYANATE; XYLENESULFONIC ACID; 2,4-XYLENESULFONIC ACID; 3,5-XYLENESULFONIC ACID, 4-HYDROXY-; XYLENESULFONIC ACID, SODIUM SALT.
liansport Information:UN 1307