Description
Toluene is a clear, colorless, and highly volatile liquid with a sweet, pungent odor. It is an aromatic hydrocarbon, consisting of a benzene ring with a methyl group attached. Toluene is widely used as a solvent in various industrial applications due to its excellent solvency power for paints, coatings, adhesives and chemicals. It also serves as a precursor in the production of benzene and other petrochemicals. Additionally, toluene is a key ingredient in fuels and is used to improve octane ratings in gasoline blends.
CAS number: 108-88-3
Synonyms
- Methylbenzene
- Phenylmethane
- Toluol
Applications
Solvent
For paints
Raw material
For the production of benzene and xylene
Cleaning & degreasing agent
In industrial processes
Coatings & Adhesives
Industrial coatings, printing inks, lacquers and finishes & industrial adhesives, automotive industry, tapes and packaging
Fuel additives
To improve octane ratings
