Product Overview

Toluene Rectified 99% For Synthesis (CAS No. 108-88-3) is methylbenzene, a mononuclear aromatic hydrocarbon supplied in the rectified form. Toluene combines a relatively non-polar aromatic solvent environment with a benzylic methyl group that can itself participate in oxidation, halogenation and substitution chemistry.

The Synthesis grade is intended for general organic reaction media, extraction, azeotropic operations and preparative chemistry requiring toluene. The rectified product form provides an aromatic hydrocarbon solvent suitable for a wide range of synthetic transformations and laboratory processing operations.

Typical Applications

• General aromatic solvent in organic synthesis.
• Reaction medium for reflux and preparative transformations.
• Extraction and phase-separation applications.
• Friedel–Crafts and electrophilic aromatic substitution studies.
• Benzylic oxidation and functionalisation research.
• Preparation of resin, polymer and materials reaction systems.

Common Synonyms

• Methylbenzene
• Toluol
• Phenylmethane

Storage Conditions

Keep tightly closed to minimise evaporation and contamination and maintain consistent solvent composition. Protect from cross-contamination by other hydrocarbons or reaction residues during repeated use.