TOLUENE
Toluene, is an aromatic hydrocarbon. It is a colorless, water-insoluble liquid with the smell associated with paint thinner.
- Other Names
- Toluol, Phenyl Methane, Anisen
- Chemical Formula
- C7H8
- CAS No
- 108-88-3
- Molar Mass
- 92.14 g/mol
TEST | RESULT |
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Purity (GC) | > 99.86 % |
Residue After Evaporation | 10 ppm – max |
Water Content | < 0.01 % |
Specific Gravity | 0.872 |
Benzene | 0.02 % - max |
Non-Aromatics | 0.05 |
Color (APHA) | 10 – max |
Applications:
As a solvent in paint, paint thinners, many chemicals reactants, rubber, printing inks, adhesives, lacquers and disinfectants.
It is used in the production of pharmaceuticals, dyes and cosmetic nail products.
In the manufacturing of Explosives like Trinitrotoluene.
Toluene is produced in the manufacturing of gasoline, and it is also a gasoline additive that can be used to improve octane ratings for fuel used in race cars and other automobiles.
In the manufacturing of nylon, plastics, polyurethane, and in the synthesis of trinitrotoluene (TNT), Benzoic Acid, Benzoyl Chloride and Di-isocyanate.
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