【CAS】106-42-3
Alias: P-Xylene（PX），1,4-dimethyl-benzene
Molecular formula: C8H10 Relative molecular mass: 106.17
Structural formula:
1.Product Property
Paraxylene (also known as PX) is an organic compound with the chemical formula C8H10. It is one of the important aromatic hydrocarbon compounds. At room temperature, it is a colorless transparent liquid with an aromatic smell and is insoluble in water. It can be miscible with most organic solvents such as ethanol, ether, and chloroform.
2.
| Parameter | Specification |
| Appearance | Clear, colorless liquid |
| Purity (GC, % wt.) | ≥ 99.7% (Fiber-grade), ≥ 99.0% (Industrial) |
| o-Xylene & m-Xylene | ≤ 0.2% (Fiber-grade), ≤ 1.0% (Industrial) |
| Ethylbenzene | ≤ 0.1% (Fiber-grade), ≤ 0.5% (Industrial) |
| Non-aromatic Hydrocarbons | ≤ 0.1% |
3.Application scope and Usage
It is mainly used as a raw material for producing polyester fibers and resins, paints, dyes and pesticides. It is also used as a standard substance for chromatographic analysis and a solvent, and is also employed in organic synthesis.
4.Package and Storage
The warehouse is well-ventilated, kept at a low temperature and dry; goods are loaded and unloaded carefully, and stored separately from oxidants and acids.
