Toluene, formerly known as toluol, is a clear, water-insoluble liquid with the typical smell of paint thinners. It is a mono-substituted benzene derivate. Its IUPAC systematic name is methylbenzene.
It is an aromatic hydrocarbon that is widely used as an industrial feedstock and as a solvent. Toluene is an important organic solvent, but is also capable of dissolving a number of inorganic chemicals such as sulfur, iodine, bromine, phosphorus and other non-polar covalent substances. Inhaling toluene has the potential to cause severe neurological harm.
| Temp. [°C] | Dyn. Viscosity [mPa.s] | Kin. Viscosity [mm²/s] | Density [g/cm³] |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 0.63 | 0.72 | 0.8713 |
| 20 | 0.59 | 0.68 | 0.8667 |
| 25 | 0.56 | 0.65 | 0.8621 |
| 30 | 0.53 | 0.62 | 0.8574 |
| 35 | 0.50 | 0.59 | 0.8527 |
DMA™ 4500 M Density Meter and Lovis 2000 ME Microviscometer
| Reference | DMA™ 4500 M density meter, Lovis 2000 ME microviscometer |
|---|---|
| Kin. vis. | yes |
| Dyn. vis. | yes |
| Density | yes |
| Multiple temperatures | yes |
| Related | Toluene, toluol, liquid, benzene derivate, methylbenzene, aromatic hydrocarbon, solvent |
