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Benzene Anhydrous 99.8%

Benzene Anhydrous 99.8%

Code: S401765-250ML

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Benzene, Anhydrous, 99.8%, Sure/Seal™

High purity anhydrous benzene with exceptionally low water content, supplied in Sigma-Aldrich's Sure/Seal™ septum bottle. The airtight crimp cap and plug-style liner protect the solvent from moisture ingress, maintaining anhydrous conditions even after repeated punctures. Ready to use, it removes the need for time-consuming and hazardous in-house solvent drying and distillation.

Product Details

  • Assay: 99.8%
  • Grade: Anhydrous
  • Water Content: <0.001% (<0.005% for 100 mL pack)
  • Evaporation Residue: <0.0005%
  • Form: Liquid
  • Packaging: Sure/Seal™ septum bottle

Physical Properties

  • Boiling Point: 80 °C (lit.)
  • Melting Point: 5.5 °C (lit.)
  • Density: 0.874 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
  • Refractive Index: n20/D 1.501 (lit.)
  • Vapour Pressure: 74.6 mmHg at 20 °C; 166 mmHg at 37.7 °C
  • Vapour Density: 2.77 (vs air)
  • Autoignition Temperature: 562 °C
  • Explosion Limit: 8% (upper)

Applications

  • Moisture-sensitive organic synthesis, including Grignard reactions, organometallic chemistry and catalysis
  • Peptide, oligonucleotide and pharmaceutical synthesis
  • Suitable for toxicology assays

Chemical Identifiers

  • CAS Number: 71-43-2
  • EC Number: 200-753-7
  • Formula: C6H6
  • Molecular Weight: 78.11
  • MDL Number: MFCD00003009
  • Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 969212
  • PubChem Substance ID: 57649920
  • InChI Key: UHOVQNZJYSORNB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Safety Note

Benzene is highly flammable and a known human carcinogen. Handle only in a fume hood with appropriate PPE, and consult the Safety Data Sheet before use. For professional laboratory use only.

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