C8H10
106.16 g/mol
Industrial ChemicalWarning
M-XYLENE
CAS108-38-3EC203-576-3
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Aromatic
Primary Use
Solvent and chemical intermediate
m-Xylene is an aromatic hydrocarbon commonly used as a solvent and chemical intermediate in industrial applications. It is a key raw material in the production of isophthalic acid, which is used in polyester and alkyd resins.
Solvent in paints and coatingsIntermediate for the synthesis of isophthalic acidIntermediate for dyes and organic synthesis
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Safety Reference
Warning
H226Flammable liquid and vapour
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H332Harmful if inhaled
H304May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
H318Causes serious eye damage
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H370Causes damage to organs
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H401Toxic to aquatic life
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H402Harmful to aquatic life
Regulatory Compliance1
- CN Catalogue of Hazardous ChemicalsCNRegulation
Customs Tariff Classification
The international HS code for M-XYLENE (CAS 108-38-3) is 2902.42.
HS code (international, 6-digit)
2902.42
EU CN code (8-digit)
2902 42 00
Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
1,3-xylene
InChIKey
IVSZLXZYQVIEFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC1=CC(=CC=C1)C
Synonyms (25)
- M-XYLENE
- 1,3-Dimethylbenzene
- 1,3-Dimethylbenzol
- 1,3-Xylene
- 2,4-Xylene
- 3-Xylene
- Benzene, 1,3-dimethyl-
- Benzene, m-dimethyl-
- M-XYLENE-ALPHA,ALPHA'-13C2
- Xylene, m-
- m-Dimethylbenzene
- m-Methyltoluene
- m-Xylene Standard
- m-Xylene, SAJ first grade
- m-Xylene, anhydrous
- m-Xylene, for synthesis
- m-Xylenes
- m-Xylol
- meta-Xylene
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