p-Xylene

  • CAT Number: R062290
  • CAS Number: 106-42-3
  • Molecular Formula: C6H4(CH3)2
  • Molecular Weight: 106.17
  • Purity: ≥95%
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p-Xylene(Cat No.:R062290), is a colorless, flammable hydrocarbon compound and one of the three isomers of xylene. It exists as a volatile liquid at room temperature and is commonly used as a raw material in the chemical and petrochemical industries. p-Xylene is primarily employed in the production of terephthalic acid, a key component in the manufacturing of polyester fibers and resins. It also finds use as a solvent in various industrial applications, including coatings, paints, and adhesives. Additionally, p-xylene serves as a precursor in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and other chemicals, making it a versatile and valuable industrial chemical.


Catalog Number R062290
CAS Number 106-42-3
Synonyms

1,4-Dimethylbenzene; 1,4-Xylene; 4-Methyltoluene; NSC 72419; p-Dimethylbenzene; p-Methyltoluene; p-Phenylenebis(methylene); p-Xylol

Molecular Formula C6H4(CH3)2
Purity ≥95%
Storage Room temperature
IUPAC Name 1,4-xylene
InChI InChI=1S/C8H10/c1-7-3-5-8(2)6-4-7/h3-6H,1-2H3
InChIKey URLKBWYHVLBVBO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CC1=CC=C(C=C1)C

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