Xylene

C₈H₁₀

IUPAC: Dimethylbenzene

CAS: 1330-20-7

Descripción general

Xylene is a mixture of three isomers (ortho-, meta-, and para-xylene) that is one of the top 30 chemicals produced in the United States. Para-xylene is the most valuable isomer, used to make PET plastic. Xylene is also a common solvent and gasoline component.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hydrogen H 10 1,0080
Carbon C 8 12,0110

Composición elemental

H
Hydrogen ×10
9,5%
C
Carbon ×8
90,5%

Usos

  • • PET plastic production (via terephthalic acid)
  • • Solvent in paint and rubber
  • • Histology tissue processing
  • • Gasoline blending

Datos curiosos

  • ✦ Para-xylene is the starting material for all PET plastic bottles

Seguridad

  • ⚠ CNS depressant
  • ⚠ Flammable
  • ⚠ Chronic exposure affects liver and kidneys
  • ⚠ Reproductive toxin

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
liquid
Masa molar
106,17 g/mol
Densidad
0,8640 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
-47,4 °C
Punto de ebullición
138,4 °C
Solubilidad
0.106 g/L at 20°C

También conocido como

Xylol

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(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

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Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Xylene?
Xylene (C₈H₁₀) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Dimethylbenzene.
What is the molecular weight of Xylene?
Xylene has a molar mass of 106.168 g/mol.
What state is Xylene at room temperature?
Xylene is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Xylene organic or inorganic?
Xylene is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Xylene?
Xylene (C₈H₁₀) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C).