1,4-Dimethylbenzene
[CAS# 106-42-3]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Hydrocarbon compounds and their derivatives >> Aromatic hydrocarbon
• Name: 1,4-Dimethylbenzene
• Synonyms: p-Xylene; 1,4-Xylene; 4-Methyltoluene; p-Dimethylbenzene; p-Methyltoluene; p-Phenylenebis(methylene); p-Xylol
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₀
• Molecular Weight: 106.17
• CAS Registry Number: 106-42-3
• EC Number: 203-396-5

Properties

• Density: 0.870
• Boiling point: 140 ºC
• Flash point: 27 ºC

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS02;GHS07 Warning
• Hazard Statements: H226-H332-H312-H315

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	3	H226
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Aspiration hazard	Asp. Tox.	1	H304
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	3	H412
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	2	H373
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	1B	H360
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	2	H371