Toluene is a clear water-insoluble solvent with a molecular formula of C7H8. It has an aromatic, benzene-like smell and is a highly volatile flammable liquid with a flash point of 4° C. It is obtained from petroleum and coal tar and is predominantly used as a solvent in the manufacturing of other organic chemicals.

Substance name:toluene
Trade name:Toluene
EC no:203-625-9
CAS no:108-88-3
HS code:29023090
Formula:C7H8
Synonyms:ANTISAL 1A / benzene, methyl- / benzyl hydride / CASWELL no 859 / CP 25 / formula No 06500 / methacide / methane, phenyl- / methylbenzene / phenylmethane / reference fuel, toluene / retinaphtha / solvent toluene / solvesso toluene / tol / Toluene / toluene chromasolv / toluene pestanal / toluene regen / toluene spectranal / toluene, nitration grade / toluene, pure / toluene, reference fuel / tolunol / toluol oil / toluole / tolu-sol)