P-Xylene
TL;DR: P-Xylene (CAS 106-42-3) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C8H10 and molecular weight 106.07825 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
1,4-xylene
Also Known As: P-XYLENE, Para-Xylene, 1,4-Dimethylbenzene, 1,4-Xylene, p-Methyltoluene
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C8H10 |
| Molecular Weight | 106.07825 g/mol |
| XLogP | 3.2 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 0.0 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 0 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 106.07825 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 8 |
| Complexity | 48.0 |
| Melting Point | 55.9 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 280.9 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.861 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Flash Point | 81 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Vapor Pressure | 10 mmHg at 81.1 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction: 1.49575 at 20 °C/D |
| Solubility | Insoluble. (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | CC1=CC=C(C=C1)C |
| InChIKey | URLKBWYHVLBVBO-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: P-Xylene is used in heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery, as well as polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies P-Xylene (CAS 106-42-3) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
P-Xylene (CAS 106-42-3) is a heterocyclic building block with the molecular formula C8H10 and a molecular weight of 106.08 g/mol. Key physical properties include a density of 0.861 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float g/cm³, a solubility: Insoluble. (NTP, 1992). It is also known as P-XYLENE and Para-Xylene.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of P-Xylene
Property Insights of P-Xylene
The XLogP value of 3.2 indicates that P-Xylene is lipophilic (fat-soluble), which may influence its absorption, distribution, and formulation strategy. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 0.0 Ų, P-Xylene exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, P-Xylene has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 0 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of P-Xylene?
The CAS number of P-Xylene is 106-42-3.
What is the molecular formula of P-Xylene?
The molecular formula of P-Xylene is C8H10.
What is the molecular weight of P-Xylene?
The molecular weight of P-Xylene is 106.07825 g/mol.
What are the applications of P-Xylene?
P-Xylene is used in heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery, as well as polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies P-Xylene (CAS 106-42-3) with custom...
Where can I buy P-Xylene?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for P-Xylene?
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