Musk xylene (81-15-2)

Identification
Name:	Musk xylene
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;
CAS:	81-15-2
EINECS:	201-329-4
Molecular Formula:	C₁₂H₁₅N₃O₆
Molecular Weight:	297.27
InChI:	InChI=1/C12H15N3O6/c1-6-9(13(16)17)7(2)11(15(20)21)8(12(3,4)5)10(6)14(18)19/h1-5H3
Molecular Structure:
Properties
Transport:	OTH
Flash Point:	174.2ºC
Boiling Point:	392.3ºCat 760 mmHg
Density:	1.325 g/cm³
Refractive index:	1.573
Water Solubility:	Insoluble (soluble in alcohol)
Solubility:	Insoluble (soluble in alcohol)
Appearance:	pale yellow needle powder
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.
Flash Point:	174.2ºC
Storage Temperature:	2-8°C
Color:	Plates, needles from alcohol
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