FORMULA C7H8
DESCRIPTION
Toluene is a colorless, water-insoluble hydrocarbon liquid with the smell associated with paint thinners. It is a mono-substituted benzene derivative, consisting of a CH3 group attached to a benzyl group. Toluene is widely used as an industrial feedstock and as a solvent
| Parameter | Unit | Quantity | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific gravity | °C at 20°C/20°C | .0865-0.875 | |
| IBP | °C at 1.0 atm | 109 min | |
| FBP | C at 1.0 atm | 113 max | |
| CAS number | 108-88-3 | ||
| IUPAC name | 2-Methoxy-2-methylpropane | ||
| Aromatics Purity | wt % | 99.70 min | ASTM D-5441 |
| Benzene | wt % | 0.003 max | ASTM D-5441 |
| Acid Wash Color | wt % | 2.00% max | ASTM D-848 |
| Total Sulphur | mg/kg | 1.0 max | ASTM D-7183 |
| Color | Pt-co | 20 max | ASTM D-1209 |
| Water | mg/kg | 1000 max | ASTM E-1046 |