CAS 108-88-3 · Aromatic Solvent
Toluene
Methylbenzene · C₇H₈ · MW 92.14 g/mol
A high-solvency aromatic hydrocarbon widely used in paints, coatings, adhesives, and rubber manufacturing. Toluene's strong dissolving power and moderate evaporation rate make it a preferred solvent for demanding industrial applications. Texas-Chem supplies toluene in drums, totes, and bulk.
Formula
C₇H₈
Boiling Point
110.6 °C
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water
Pack Sizes
Drums · Totes · Bulk
Structural Formula
Aromatic hydrocarbon — benzene ring with a single methyl substituent
Safety & Regulatory
- NFPA Health
- 2 — Moderate hazard
- NFPA Flammability
- 3 — Serious hazard
- NFPA Reactivity
- 0 — Stable
- OSHA PEL (TWA)
- 200 ppm (750 mg/m³)
- ACGIH TLV (TWA)
- 20 ppm
- IDLH
- 500 ppm
- DOT Hazard Class
- 3 — Flammable Liquid
- UN Number
- UN 1294
- Packing Group
- II
SDS available upon request.
Grades & Packaging
Available Grades
Pack Sizes
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C₇H₈ |
| Molecular Weight | 92.14 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 108-88-3 |
| Boiling Point | 110.6 °C (231.1 °F) |
| Melting Point | −95 °C (−139 °F) |
| Flash Point | 4 °C (39.2 °F) — Flammable |
| Density | 0.867 g/cm³ at 20 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 2.9 kPa at 20 °C |
| Solubility in Water | 0.52 g/L at 20 °C (slightly soluble) |
| Refractive Index | 1.4969 at 20 °C |
| Auto-ignition Temp. | 480 °C (896 °F) |
| Explosive Limits | 1.1% – 7.1% (v/v in air) |
Industrial Applications
Paints & Coatings
High-solvency aromatic solvent for alkyd, epoxy, and polyurethane coatings. Provides excellent resin dissolution and controlled evaporation.
Adhesives & Sealants
Used in contact cements, rubber-based adhesives, and sealants for footwear, automotive, and construction applications.
Rubber & Elastomers
Solvent for natural and synthetic rubber compounding, rubber cement, and neoprene-based products.
Chemical Synthesis
Feedstock for benzene, xylene, and benzoic acid production via catalytic reforming and oxidation processes.
Printing Inks
Carrier solvent in gravure and screen printing inks, providing good pigment wetting and controlled drying.
Cleaning & Degreasing
Effective degreaser for metal parts, molds, and equipment where high solvency power is required.
Why Source Toluene from Texas-Chem?
- 35+ years supplying aromatic solvents to Texas manufacturers
- Industrial, ACS, and HPLC grades stocked
- Flexible packaging from 55-gal drums to bulk tanker delivery
- Competitive pricing backed by top-tier producer relationships
- Technical support and SDS documentation with every order
- Same-day quotes for standard quantities