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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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Spec sheet
| 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)
Frequently asked questions
Curated by ChemExact's editorial team and reviewed by chemistry and API procurement specialists. Each factual claim is traceable to the cross-source citation graph at the bottom of the page.
What is toluene (CAS 108-88-3)?
toluene 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 is the molecular formula and weight of toluene (CAS 108-88-3)?
The molecular formula of toluene 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?
The canonical SMILES of toluene 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?
Common synonyms of toluene 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".
What is the current market price of toluene (CAS 108-88-3)?
ChemExact follows a claimed-supplier real-time pricing model: when a verified supplier claims this product page, the right sidebar shows their public quote, MOQ and validity. Current page status: UNCLAIMED — suppliers welcome to onboard and quote. For market reference, see weekly bulletins from ICIS (icis.com), S&P Global Commodity Insights, or China-side aggregators (Longzhong, Sublime, BAIINFO).
How has toluene price trended recently?
toluene pricing typically tracks upstream feedstocks (oil, propylene/aromatics), export demand and seasonal turnaround schedules. Authoritative trackers include: ① ICIS weekly reports; ② S&P Global Platts; ③ China General Administration of Customs (GACC) export data; ④ China Petroleum & Chemical Industry Federation (CPCIF) monthly bulletins. ChemExact will aggregate public weekly bulletins as a market-reference layer (no quote-binding) in subsequent sprints.
Who are the major manufacturers of toluene in China?
Authoritative public sources for finding licensed Chinese manufacturers of toluene: ① China MEM Hazardous Chemicals Registration System — https://whpdj.mem.gov.cn/ (searchable registered enterprises); ② China Chemical Information Center (CCIN) industry database — http://www.ccin.com.cn/; ③ Public B2B platforms such as Made-in-China.com and Alibaba 1688 (with verified-supplier filters). Note: toluene is on China's Hazardous Chemicals Catalogue, so all production/trading entities must hold the corresponding operating licenses. ChemExact will aggregate the public regulatory lists into a 'potential suppliers' candidate pool (with full provenance) in the next sprint.
Who are the largest global producers of toluene?
Global supply discovery for toluene is best started from public regulatory registries: ① ECHA REACH registered companies — https://echa.europa.eu/information-on-chemicals (by CAS 108-88-3 returns all EU-compliant registrants); ② US EPA CompTox Chemicals Dashboard — https://comptox.epa.gov/dashboard/; ③ Japan NITE Chemical Risk Information Platform (CHRIP). These registries list compliant producers/importers and serve as a credible first-pass shortlist for international procurement.
What grades of toluene are commercially available?
toluene 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 to their claimed product pages.
Where can I download the SDS / MSDS for toluene (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 the claimed product page. ChemExact does not host SDS files directly (to avoid version drift); all SDS links route to source.
What should be included in a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for toluene?
A typical industrial CoA for an organic chemical includes: assay (GC%), appearance, density, refractive index, water content (Karl Fischer), acidity, distillation range or boiling point, heavy metals, and iron content. Reagent / pharma grades additionally provide IR / NMR / HPLC traces. ChemExact requires verified suppliers to upload a CoA template upon claiming, so buyers can perform back-validation.
What licenses are required to procure or transport toluene?
Because toluene is listed under 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, the following licenses apply under China's *Regulations on the Safe Management of Hazardous Chemicals*: ① distributors must hold a Hazardous Chemicals Business License; ② end-users handling highly toxic / explosive precursors require a Use License; ③ road transport must be performed by carriers holding Hazardous Goods Road Transport qualifications, using purpose-built vehicles and certified attendants; ④ cross-border shipment must additionally comply with IMDG (sea), IATA (air), or ADR (road) rules. Refer to the latest MEM rulings.
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