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In short, it's a type of paint thinner, or, if you want to get technical, an industrial solvent. That's how it smells, too. Toluene (C7H8 (C6H5CH3)), is an aromatic hydrocarbon, and it's molecule is shaped in a ring. It's very flamable, and it's vapors are toxic. It is also known as methylbenzene or phenylmethane, and it won't dissolve in water. A link is provided to the Wikipedia article on toluene.
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Is toluene miscible with ethyl alcohol?
While ethanol is strongly polar, and toluene is only slightly polar, the two solvents are miscible. Just pour one into the other and stir a little to evenly distribute it. Toluene and ethanol mixtures have been tried as an alternative solvent to benzene and ethanol, as benzene has been found to be carcinogenic.
What happens when toluene is treated with alkaline KMnO4?
When toluene is treated with alkaline KMnO4, it undergoes oxidation. Toluene is converted to benzyl alcohol, and further oxidation can convert benzyl alcohol to benzoic acid. The purple color of the KMnO4 solution will fade as the reaction proceeds.
Will toluene dissolve in water?
Not under normal conditions, no. Toluene is a hydrocarbon, and is therefore non-polar. Water is strongly polar. They have incompatible intermolecular attractions, so no dissolving will take place.
What is the pH of toluene?
Toluene is non-polar and does not dissolve in water, so it does not have a pH like aqueous solutions.
Is toluene a pure substance or mixture?
Toluene is a pure substance because it is a single compound with a uniform chemical composition throughout.
Is toluene miscible with ethyl alcohol?
While ethanol is strongly polar, and toluene is only slightly polar, the two solvents are miscible. Just pour one into the other and stir a little to evenly distribute it. Toluene and ethanol mixtures have been tried as an alternative solvent to benzene and ethanol, as benzene has been found to be carcinogenic.
What happens when toluene is treated with alkaline KMnO4?
When toluene is treated with alkaline KMnO4, it undergoes oxidation. Toluene is converted to benzyl alcohol, and further oxidation can convert benzyl alcohol to benzoic acid. The purple color of the KMnO4 solution will fade as the reaction proceeds.
Is the alcohol in a thermometer poisonous?
Alcohol is not the liquid in a candy thermometer. It is a proprietary mixture of chemicals. it is poisonous. Some of them now contain substances such as toluene.
If you mix a chemical cleaning solution where the formula is 12 parts alcohol 20 parts toluene and 4 parts carbon tetrachloride and you need 828 gallons of cleaning solution how many gallon?
92 Carbon Tet 460 Toluene 276 Alcohol
Is the alcohol in a candy thermometer poison?
Alcohol is not the liquid in a candy thermometer. It is a proprietary mixture of chemicals. it is poisonous. Some of them now contain substances such as toluene.
Are there any isomers of toluene?
Yes. Two isomers of toluene are known as toluene-2,4-diisocyanate and toluene-2,6-diisocyanate
Will toluene dissolve in water?
Not under normal conditions, no. Toluene is a hydrocarbon, and is therefore non-polar. Water is strongly polar. They have incompatible intermolecular attractions, so no dissolving will take place.
What is the formula for toluene?
C6H5CH3 is toluene.
Is toluene evaporates from water?
Toluene is not miscible with water; toluene is released by slow evaporation.
What is the odour of toluene?
Toluene is an aromatic compound.
Is toluene a common name or IUPAC name?
toluene is a common name - The IUPAC name for toluene is methylbenzene.
What are the two most important reagent for the conversion of nitro toluene to toluene?
From what the internet shows, you convert toluene into nitro-toluene, not the other way around. Further, the reagents used to do that are generally things that will allow the toluene to oxidize.
