Product Name

  • Name

    Musk xylene

  • EINECS 201-329-4
  • CAS No. 81-15-2
  • Article Data13
  • CAS DataBase
  • Density 1.325 g/cm3
  • Solubility
  • Melting Point 235.4 °C
  • Formula C12H15N3O6
  • Boiling Point 392.3 °C at 760 mmHg
  • Molecular Weight 297.268
  • Flash Point 174.2 °C
  • Transport Information UN 2956
  • Appearance white to light-colored crystalline solid
  • Safety 36/37-46-60-61-16
  • Risk Codes 2-40-50/53-36-20/21/22-11
  • Molecular Structure Molecular Structure of 81-15-2 (Musk xylene)
  • Hazard Symbols ExplosiveE, HarmfulXn, DangerousN, FlammableF
  • Synonyms m-Xylene,5-tert-butyl-2,4,6-trinitro- (6CI,7CI,8CI);1-tert-Butyl-3,5-dimethyl-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene;2,4,6-Trinitro-1,3-dimethyl-5-tert-butylbenzene;2,4,6-Trinitro-3,5-dimethyl-tert-butylbenzene;2,4,6-Trinitro-5-tert-butyl-m-xylene;5-tert-Butyl-2,4,6-trinitro-m-xylene;Moschus xylol;Musk Xylol;NSC 59844;Xylene musk;
  • PSA 137.46000
  • LogP 4.89510

Musk xylene Chemical Properties

Molecular Structure:

Molecular Formula: C12H15N3O6
Molecular Weight: 297.264
IUPAC Name: 1-Tert-butyl-3,5-dimethyl-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene
Synonyms of Musk Xylol (CAS NO.81-15-2): 1-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-3,5-dimethyl-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene ; 2,4,6-Trinitro-1,3-dimethyl-5-tert-butylbenzene ; 2,4,6-Trinitro-3,5-dimethyl-1-tert-butylbenzene ; 2,4,6-Trinitro-5-tert-butyl-m-xylene ; 4-05-00-01132 (Beilstein Handbook Reference) ; 5-tert-Butyl-2,4,6-trinitroxylene ; AI3-09017 ; BRN 2015910 ; Benzene, 1-tert-butyl-3,5-dimethyl-2,4,6-trinitro- ; CCRIS 2391 ; EINECS 201-329-4 ; NSC 59844 ; Xylene musk ; m-Xylene, 5-tert-butyl-2,4,6-trinitro- ; 5-tert-Butyl-2,4,6-trinitro-m-xylene or musk xylene ; 5-tert-Butyl-2,4,6-trinitro-m-xylene or musk xylene [UN2956] [Flammable solid] ; UN2956
CAS NO: 81-15-2
Classification Code:  Skin / Eye Irritant ; Tumor data
Melting point: 235.4°C
Index of Refraction: 1.573
Molar Refractivity: 73.92 cm3
Molar Volume: 224.1 cm3
Surface Tension: 50.2 dyne/cm
Density: 1.325 g/cm3
Flash Point: 174.2 °C
Enthalpy of Vaporization: 61.7 kJ/mol
Boiling Point: 392.3 °C at 760 mmHg
Vapour Pressure: 5.23E-06 mmHg at 25°C

Musk xylene Uses

 Musk Xylol (CAS NO.81-15-2) is used to make other chemicals.

Musk xylene Production

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Musk xylene Toxicity Data With Reference

Organism Test Type Route Reported Dose (Normalized Dose) Effect Source
mouse LD50 oral > 4gm/kg (4000mg/kg)   Food and Chemical Toxicology. Vol. 28, Pg. 581, 1990.
rabbit LD50 skin > 15gm/kg (15000mg/kg)   Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. Vol. 26, Pg. 656, 1981.
rat LD50 oral > 10gm/kg (10000mg/kg)   Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. Vol. 26, Pg. 656, 1981.

Musk xylene Safety Profile

Hazard Codes of Musk Xylol (CAS NO.81-15-2): ExplosiveE,HarmfulXn,DangerousN,FlammableF
Risk Statements: 2-40-50/53-36-20/21/22-11 
R2: Risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other source of ignition. 
R40: Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. 
R50/53: Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. 
R36: Irritating to eyes. 
R20/21/22: Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. 
R11: Highly flammable.
Safety Statements: 36/37-46-60-61-16 
S36/37: Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. 
S46: If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. 
S60: This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. 
S61: Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets. 
S16: Keep away from sources of ignition.
RIDADR: 2956  

 

Musk xylene Specification

The product should be kept  in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry and dark place. Please keep away from ignition sources,incompatible materials and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Prevent containers from physical damage.
All chemicals should be considered hazardous and should be avoided from direct physical contact. Please use appropriate, approved safety facilities. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood.

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