Toluene
Toluene is a colorless aromatic liquid. Toluene is mainly used as an organic solvent in paints, coatings, gums, synthetic fragrances, adhesives, inks, and cleaning agents. Toluene is used as a precursor to prepare benzene and added as a mixture (benzene, toluene, and xylene) to gasoline to advance octane ratings.
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Product overview
Toluene is a colorless aromatic liquid. Toluene is mainly used as an organic solvent in paints, coatings, gums, synthetic fragrances, adhesives, inks, and cleaning agents. Toluene is used as a precursor to prepare benzene and added as a mixture (benzene, toluene, and xylene) to gasoline to advance octane ratings.
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Chemical Identifiers
- Chemical Name / Components
- Toluene
- CAS Numbers
- 108-88-3
- EC Number
- 203-625-9
- InChIKey
- YXFVVABEGXRONW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Molecular Formula
- C6H5CH3 or C7H8
- Synonyms
- Toluol; Phenylmethane; Benzene, methyl-; 1-Methylbenzene
Physical Properties
- Physical State
- Liquid
- Color
- Colorless
- Odor
- Characteristic
Available Packaging
| Packaging | Product Code |
|---|---|
| 1 # Bulk | 160140000 |