Toluene
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@misc{chemfused-cas-108883,
title = {Toluene, CAS 108-88-3},
author = {Chemfused},
year = {2026},
url = {https://chemfused.com/cas/108-88-3},
urldate = {2026-08-09}
}
Toluene (CAS 108-88-3) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C7H8 and molecular weight 92.14 g/mol . GHS signal word: Danger. Hazard classifications: Flammable, Health Hazard, Serious Health Hazard.
What is Toluene?
- Molecular Formula
- C7H8
- Molecular Weight
- 92.14 g/mol
- Melting Point
- -139 °F (NTP, 1992)
- Boiling Point
- 231.1 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
- Density
- 0.867 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float
- Solubility
- less than 1 mg/mL at 64 °F (NTP, 1992)
Description
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.
Structure Identifiers
- SMILES
- CC1=CC=CC=C1
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C7H8/c1-7-5-3-2-4-6-7/h2-6H,1H3
- InChIKey
- YXFVVABEGXRONW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Properties
Computed
Calculated molecular descriptors used in drug design and computational chemistry.
- Exact Mass
- 92.0626 Da
- XLogP
- 2.70
- TPSA
- 0.0 Ų
- H-Bond Donors
- 0
- H-Bond Acceptors
- 0
- Complexity
- 42
- Formal Charge
- 0
Experimental
Measured physical and chemical properties from experimental literature.
- Color / Form
- Colorless liquid
- Odor
- Sweet, pungent, benzene-like odor
- Vapor Pressure
- 10 mmHg at 43.5 °F ; 20 mmHg at 65.1 °F; 40 mmHg at 89.2 °F (NTP, 1992)
- LogP
- 2.73
- LogS
- -2.21
- Odor Threshold
- Odor Threshold Low: 0.16 [ppm]
- Decomposition
- Can react vigorously with oxidizing materials.
- Other
- Conversion factors: 1 ppm = 3.77 mg/cu m at 1 atmosphere
Safety information
Signal Word
GHS Pictograms
GHS02
GHS07
GHS08
Hazard Statements
- H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour
Precautionary Statements
- P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces - No smoking
- P233 Keep container tightly closed
- P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment
- P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment
- P242 Use only non-sparking tools
- P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P263 Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling
- P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
- P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
- P273 Avoid release to the environment
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower
- P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
- P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse continuously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do, continue rinsing
- P321 Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label)
- P331 Do NOT induce vomiting
- P370+P378 In case of fire: Use appropriate media for extinction
- P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
- P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool
- P405 Store locked up
- P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Synonyms (188)
- 4i7k
- MePh
- PHME
- CP 25
- PhCH3
- C01455
- Dracyl
- Q15779
- Toluen
- toluol
- UN1294
- C6H5CH3
- DB11558
- F600009
- Tolueen
- toluene
- Tolueno
- Toluolo
- UN 1294
- WLN: 1R
- 108-88-3
- GAA93323
- GTPL5481
- HSDB 131
- MLA39935
- RAA95438
- SCHEMBL1
- tolu-sol
- toluene-
- 203-625-9
- 946-198-0
- AI3-02261
- DB-309420
- methacide
- NSC406333
- p-toluene
- SCHEMBL19
- 25013-04-1
- 3FPU23BG52
- antisal 1a
- CCRIS 2366
- CHEMBL9113
- NCI-C07272
- NS00008096
- NSC 406333
- NSC-406333
- SCHEMBL623
- BIDD:ER0288
- CHEBI:17578
- CHEBI:38975
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- SCHEMBL2671
- SCHEMBL3594
- SCHEMBL6896
- Toluene-13C
- BDBM50008558
- CAS-108-88-3
- DTXCID501360
- EC 203-625-9
- methylbenzol
- MFCD00008512
- para-toluene
- RefChem:6695
- SCHEMBL82300
- TOLUENE [MI]
- Tox21_111042
- Tox21_201224
- AKOS015840411
- DTXSID7021360
- Methyl benzol
- methylbenzene
- Phenylmethane
- SCHEMBL144860
- SCHEMBL144861
- SCHEMBL217118
- SCHEMBL247722
- SCHEMBL253647
- SCHEMBL259113
- SCHEMBL530796
- methyl benzene
- methyl-Benzene
- phenyl methane
- phenyl-methane
- SCHEMBL1264051
- SCHEMBL2203075
- SCHEMBL2515874
- SCHEMBL3096690
- SCHEMBL3796994
- SCHEMBL5051512
- SCHEMBL6860083
- SCHEMBL6862147
- SCHEMBL7574253
- SCHEMBL7781309
- SCHEMBL8105514
- SCHEMBL9626025
- SCHEMBL9786963
- SR-01000944565
- Toluen [Czech]
- TOLUENE [HSDB]
- TOLUENE [IARC]
- TOLUENE-3,5-D2
- Toluene, 99.5%
- 1-Methylbenzene
- 2-methylbenzene
- 4-methylbenzene
- Benzene, methyl
- Caswell No. 859
- NCGC00090939-01
- NCGC00090939-02
- NCGC00090939-03
- NCGC00258776-01
- SCHEMBL10575118
- SCHEMBL15987405
- SCHEMBL22284130
- SCHEMBL30189552
- Tolueen [Dutch]
- TOLUENE [MART.]
- toluene solvent
- UNII-3FPU23BG52
- 2-methyl benzene
- 4-methyl-benzene
- Benzene, methyl-
- EINECS 203-625-9
- Methane, phenyl-
- SR-01000944565-1
- TOLUENE [USP-RS]
- Toluene ACS Grade
- Toluene, for HPLC
- Tolueno [Spanish]
- Toluolo [Italian]
- Methylbenzene, 9CI
- monomethyl benzene
- Toluene HPLC grade
- Toluene, anhydrous
- Toluene, LR, >=99%
- RCRA waste no. U220
- Toluene, HPLC Grade
- TOLUENE [GREEN BOOK]
- Toluene, ACS reagent
- Toluene, AR, >=99.5%
- Toluene, ASTM, 99.5%
- Toluene, p.a., 99.5%
- RCRA waste number U220
- Toluene (Ring-D5, 98%)
- Methylbenzene anhydrous
- TOLUENE (RING-13C6, 99%)
- Toluene, for HPLC, 99.9%
- Benzyl Alcohol Impurity 8
- Toluene (Methyl-13C, 99%)
- Toluene, anhydrous, 99.8%
- Toluene, for HPLC, >=99.8%
- Toluene, for HPLC, >=99.9%
- Toluene, HPLC grade, 99.8%
- Toluene >99.9% for analysis
- Toluene, LR, rectified, 99%
- Toluene, analytical standard
- Toluene, Environmental Grade
- Toluene, Semiconductor Grade
- Toluene, ACS reagent, >=99.5%
- Toluene, AR, rectified, 99.5%
- Toluene, LR, sulfur free, 99%
- Toluene, for HPLC, >=99.7% (GC)
- Toluene, technical grade, 95.0%
- Toluene 10 microg/mL in Methanol
- RAMIPRIL IMPURITY G [EP IMPURITY]
- Toluene 100 microg/mL in Methanol
- Toluene, SAJ first grade, >=99.0%
- Toluene, Spectrophotometric Grade
- EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 080601
- Toluene 1000 microg/mL in Methanol
- Toluene, purification grade, 99.8%
- Toluene, anhydrous, (water < 50ppm)
- Toluene, histology grade, practical
- Toluene, JIS special grade, >=99.5%
- Toluene [UN1294] [Flammable liquid]
- Toluene ACS grade (benzene < 20 ppm)
- Toluene, anhydrous, ZerO2(TM), 99.8%
- Toluene, Laboratory Reagent, >=99.3%
- Toluene, UV HPLC spectroscopic, 99.5%
- InChI=1/C7H8/c1-7-5-3-2-4-6-7/h2-6H,1H
- Toluene, p.a., ACS reagent, reag. ISO, 99.5%
- Toluene, suitable for scintillation, >=99.7%
- Toluene, ACS spectrophotometric grade, >=99.5%
- Toluene, suitable for determination of dioxins
- D5191 Vapor Pressure - 7.1kPa (1.03 psi), 10 x 10 mL
- Toluene, p.a., ACS reagent, reag. ISO, reag. Ph. Eur., 99.5%
- Toluene, absolute, over molecular sieve (H2O <=0.005%), >=99.7% (GC)
- Toluene, puriss. p.a., ACS reagent, reag. ISO, reag. Ph. Eur., >=99.7% (GC)
- Toluene (water < 20 ppm) packed in returnable 18, 90, or 180 liter stainless steel cylinders
Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of Toluene?
The CAS Registry Number for Toluene is 108-88-3.
What is the molecular formula of Toluene?
Toluene has the molecular formula C7H8 and a molecular weight of 92.14 g/mol.
What is the SMILES notation for Toluene?
The SMILES notation for Toluene is CC1=CC=CC=C1.
What is the melting point of Toluene?
The melting point of Toluene is -139 °F (NTP, 1992).
What is the boiling point of Toluene?
The boiling point of Toluene is 231.1 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992).
What is the density of Toluene?
The density of Toluene is 0.867 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float.
How soluble is Toluene?
Solubility of Toluene: less than 1 mg/mL at 64 °F (NTP, 1992).
Is Toluene hazardous?
Toluene carries the following GHS hazard classifications: Flammable, Health Hazard, Serious Health Hazard. Signal word: Danger.
What are other names for Toluene?
Toluene is also known as 1-Methylbenzene, 108-88-3, 2-methyl benzene, 2-methylbenzene, 203-625-9.
Data sourced from PubChem CID 1140. Last updated .
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