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Toluene (Reagent Grade)
methylbenzene
Reagent-grade toluene (CAS 108-88-3, 99.5%) — solvent for resins, paints, adhesives, and as a chemistry building block (TDI / TNT precursors are downstream). Yangzi-basin production, low water (≤ 200 ppm).
Structure
Identifiers
CAS:
108-88-3HS:
29023000EC:
203-625-9IUPAC name: methylbenzene
Formula:
C7H8MW: 92.14 g/mol
Specifications
Grade: reagent
Purity: ≥99.5%
Appearance: Clear, colourless liquid with characteristic aromatic odour.
Commercial
Price: 0.95–1.3 USD/kg
Lead time: 7–14 days
Inventory: in stock (95000 kg)
Safety & compliance
UN 1294 · Hazmat 3 (Flammable Liquid, PG II) · REACH registered
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| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Assay (GC) | ≥ 99.5% |
| Density (20°C) | 0.866–0.868 g/cm³ |
| Water (KF) | ≤ 200 ppm |
| Acidity (as CH3COOH) | ≤ 0.001% |
| Sulphur | ≤ 1 ppm |
| Distillation range | 110.0–111.0°C |
Recommended uses
- General laboratory and small-scale industrial solvent
- Paint, coating, lacquer formulation
- Adhesive (PSA, contact) thinning and cleanup
- Aromatic chemistry feedstock (TDI, TNT, benzoic acid)
Compliance
- REACH registered (01-2119471310-51)
- China GB/T 3406-2008
- Reproductive-toxicity Cat. 2 — handle as per CLP
Buyer note
Toluene is on EU SVHC watchlist for reproductive toxicity (Cat. 2). EU buyers should verify SDS uses 2026-CLP labelling and that downstream-use scenarios in your IUCLID are covered by our registration. We can supply an extended SDS on request.
Physical & chemical properties
Computed descriptors aggregated from PubChem for CAS 108-88-3.
| XLogP | 2.7 |
|---|---|
| Complexity | 42 |
| Exact mass | 92.062600255 g/mol |
| Formal charge | 0 |
| Heavy atom count | 7 |
| Monoisotopic mass | 92.062600255 g/mol |
| H-bond donor count | 0 |
| Rotatable bond count | 0 |
| H-bond acceptor count | 0 |
| Topological polar surface area (TPSA) | 0 Ų |
China regulatory compliance
Hazardous Chemical (China MEM Catalogue 2015)
- 应急管理部危险化学品目录
- 生态环境部优先控制化学品名录
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Frequently asked questions
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What is Toluene (Reagent Grade) (CAS 108-88-3)?
Toluene (Reagent Grade) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C7H8 and molecular weight ≈ 92.14 g/mol. Its CAS Registry Number is 108-88-3. Toluene can cause developmental toxicity according to an independent committee of scientific and health experts. It can cause female reproductive toxicity according to California Labor Code.
What chemical does CAS 108-88-3 refer to?
CAS Registry Number 108-88-3 refers to Toluene (Reagent Grade), molecular formula C7H8, molecular weight ≈ 92.14 g/mol. The CAS number is verifiable on PubChem, CAS Common Chemistry and ECHA. To source Toluene (Reagent Grade), submit an RFQ on this page to be matched with ChemExact's verified supplier network, with batch COAs.
What is the molecular formula and weight of Toluene (Reagent Grade) (CAS 108-88-3)?
The molecular formula of Toluene (Reagent Grade) is C7H8, and the molecular weight is 92.14 g/mol. This data has been cross-verified against PubChem, ChEMBL and CAS Common Chemistry.
What are the SMILES and InChIKey of Toluene (Reagent Grade)?
The canonical SMILES of Toluene (Reagent Grade) is `CC1=CC=CC=C1`, and the InChIKey is `YXFVVABEGXRONW-UHFFFAOYSA-N`. These international identifiers are reusable in PubChem, ChemDraw, RDKit and most cheminformatics toolchains.
What are the common synonyms of Toluene (Reagent Grade)?
Common synonyms of Toluene (Reagent Grade) include: toluene, methylbenzene, toluol, 108-88-3, Phenylmethane, methacide, methylbenzol, antisal 1a — 20 synonyms in total. The full list (sourced from PubChem) is available in the page header under "Show synonyms".
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What grades of Toluene (Reagent Grade) are commercially available?
Toluene (Reagent Grade) is typically supplied in the following grades: Industrial / Technical (≥ 99%, bulk feedstock), Reagent (AR/CP/GR, ≥ 99.5%, lab analytics), HPLC / GC (≥ 99.9%, chromatography & spectroscopy), and where applicable a pharmaceutical grade meeting USP/EP/JP. Grade-specific specs are confirmed via the supplier's SDS and CoA. ChemExact lets verified suppliers attach hash-validated CoA/SDS files on their brand product pages.
Where can I download the SDS / MSDS for Toluene (Reagent Grade) (CAS 108-88-3)?
Authoritative SDS sources: ① PubChem 'Safety and Hazards' section — https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/1140; ② US NIH Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB); ③ ECHA REACH dossier; ④ Supplier-attached SDS on verified ChemExact brand pages. ChemExact does not host SDS files directly (to avoid version drift); all SDS links route to source.
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