| Formula / Notation | C8H10 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 95-47-6 |
| Molecular Weight | 106.16 |
| Melting Point | -13 to -9 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 289 to 293 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.88 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Solubility | Insoluble (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | O-xylene appears as a colorless watery liquid with a sweet odor. Less dense than water. Insoluble in water. Irritating vapor. (USCG, 1999) |
| Also Known As | 1,2-xylene; 1,2-Dimethylbenzene; 1,2-Xylene; 95-47-6; Ortho-Xylene; o-Xylol; o-Dimethylbenzene; o-Methyltoluene; 2-Xylene; 3,4-Xylene |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is o-Xylene?
o-Xylene (C8H10) is an organic compound that appears as O-xylene appears as a colorless watery liquid with a sweet odor. Less dense than water. Insoluble in water. Irritating vapor. (USCG, 1999). It has a molecular weight of 106.16 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 1,2-xylene. Boiling point: 289 to 293 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992). Melting point: -13 to -9 °F (NTP, 1992).
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: 1,2-xylene
Other Names / Synonyms: 1,2-xylene; 1,2-Dimethylbenzene; 1,2-Xylene; 95-47-6; Ortho-Xylene; o-Xylol; o-Dimethylbenzene; o-Methyltoluene; 2-Xylene; 3,4-Xylene
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -13 to -9 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 289 to 293 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.88 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Molecular Weight | 106.16 |
| Solubility | Insoluble (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | O-xylene appears as a colorless watery liquid with a sweet odor. Less dense than water. Insoluble in water. Irritating vapor. (USCG, 1999) |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
o-Xylene (C8H10) is an organic compound that appears as O-xylene appears as a colorless watery liquid with a sweet odor. Less dense than water. Insoluble in water. Irritating vapor. (USCG, 1999). It has a molecular weight of 106.16 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 1,2-xylene. Boiling point: 289 to 293 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992). Melting point: -13 to -9 °F (NTP, 1992).
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for o-Xylene is: C8H10