p-Xylene

• CAT Number: R062290
• CAS Number: 106-42-3
• Molecular Formula: C6H4(CH3)2
• Molecular Weight: 106.17
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1,4-Dimethylbenzene; 1,4-Xylene; 4-Methyltoluene; NSC 72419; p-Dimethylbenzene; p-Methyltoluene; p-Phenylenebis(methylene); p-Xylol
• Storage: Room temperature
• IUPAC Name: 1,4-xylene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H10/c1-7-3-5-8(2)6-4-7/h3-6H,1-2H3
• InChIKey: URLKBWYHVLBVBO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CC=C(C=C1)C

p-Xylene（Cat No.:R062290）, is a colorless, flammable hydrocarbon compound and one of the three isomers of xylene. It exists as a volatile liquid at room temperature and is commonly used as a raw material in the chemical and petrochemical industries. p-Xylene is primarily employed in the production of terephthalic acid, a key component in the manufacturing of polyester fibers and resins. It also finds use as a solvent in various industrial applications, including coatings, paints, and adhesives. Additionally, p-xylene serves as a precursor in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and other chemicals, making it a versatile and valuable industrial chemical.