What Is o-Xylene (CAS 95-47-6)?
o-Xylene (CAS No. 95-47-6) also known as ortho-xylene, o-Xylene (CAS 95-47-6) is a key chemical in the industrial sector. It is a colorless liquid derived from petroleum, not to be confused with kerosene.
Ortho-xylene, an aromatic hydrocarbon derived from crude oil, finds critical applications in paints, coatings, and plastics production.
o-Xylene (ortho-xylene) Properties
| Physical Properties | |
| Molecular weight | 106.17 |
| Boiling point | 144.41°C |
| Vapor pressure | 6 Torr at 20°C |
| Freezing point | -25.18°C |
| Refractive index | 1.5054 at 20°C |
| Density | 0.8802 g/mL (7.346 lb/gal) at 20°C |
| 0.8760 g/mL (7.311 lb/gal) at 25°C | |
| Dielectric constant | 2.57 at 20°C |
| Dipole moment | 0.45 D at 25°C |
| Solvent group | 7 |
| Polarity index (P') | 2.5 |
| Eluotropic value on alumina | 0.26 |
| Viscosity | 0.81 cP at 20°C |
| Surface tension | 30.03 dyn/cm at 20°C |
| Solubility in water | 0.018% at 25°C |
Why o-Xylene Is Important in Chemical Manufacturing
Phthalic Anhydride (PA) Production: Ortho-xylene serves as the primary feedstock for phthalic anhydride production. PA is a key component in manufacturing flexible polyvinyl chloride (PVC), alkyd resins, and polyester resins.
Industrial Solvent: With its exceptional dissolving properties, O-Xylene Cas no.95-47-6 finds extensive application in the production of coatings, paints, varnishes, inks, and rubber.
Plasticizers: Phthalic anhydride, derived from o-xylene, serves as a key raw material for producing phthalate plasticizers. These plasticizers impart flexibility to plastics.
Specialty Chemicals: 1,2-xylene (o-Xylene) is used in the synthesis of agrochemicals, dyes, and pharmaceutical intermediates.
Material Processing: Employed as a cleaning agent for steel and electronic components.
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