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TOLUENE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-01-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Universal entry(ies)
C7H8
formula, see observation
C6H5-CH3
formula, see observation
108-88-3
CAS number
DEF

A colorless, aromatic liquid derived from coal tar or from the catalytic reforming of petroleum naphtas; insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and ether, boils at 111°C; used as a chemical intermediate, for explosives, and in high-octane gasolines.

OBS

toluene: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record; term adopted by Environment Canada, used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS).

OBS

Also known under the following commercial designations: Antisal 1a; NCI-C07272; RCRA waste number U220; Tolu-Sol; UN 1294.

OBS

Chemical formula: C7H8 or C6H5-CH3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Hydrocarbures aromatiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C7H8
formula, see observation
C6H5-CH3
formula, see observation
108-88-3
CAS number
OBS

Liquide incolore (pur), jaune paille (impur), odeur de benzène. [...] Distillation fractionnée des goudrons de houille, des pétroles (pastons); [...] Utilisation : Dissolvant pour laques, confection des thermomètres pour basses températures; [...] explosifs; [...] solvant des colorants pour vernis cellulosiques, carburant (indice d'octane élevé).

OBS

toluène : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche; terme retenu par Environnement Canada, utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA).

OBS

Aussi connu sous les désignations commerciales suivantes : Antisal 1A; CP 25; Tolu-Sol.

OBS

Formule chimique : C7H8 ou C6H5-CH3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Hidrocarburos aromáticos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C7H8
formula, see observation
C6H5-CH3
formula, see observation
108-88-3
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: C7H8 o C6H5-CH3

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