-Xylene

Chinese Name

o-Xylene

English Name

o-Xylene

Chinese Alias

1,2-Dimethylbenzene; Xylene;

CAS RN

95-47-6

EINECS Number

202-422-2

Molecular Formula

C₈H₁₀

Molecular Weight

106.16

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance Colorless transparent liquid with an aromatic odor.
Melting point -25.2℃
Boiling point 144.4℃
Relative density 0.8802
Refractive index 1.5055
Flash point 34.4℃
Solubility Miscible with ethanol, ether, acetone, and benzene; insoluble in water.

Uses

Used as a raw material for phthalic anhydride and other organic syntheses