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SHEET /m/toluene · PubChem CID 1140 · CAS 108-88-3 · REV 2026.07

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Toluene

from source

C7H8 · 92.14 g/mol

methylbenzol · phenylmethane · phenyl-methane · monomethyl benzene

What is Toluene?

The solvent smell of paint thinner, model glue and permanent marker. It is benzene with a methyl group, and far less carcinogenic for it. from source

CategoryEveryday chemistry
Chemical familyAromatics
LeaderboardsBiggestDeadliest

Fig. 1 · 2D structure RDKit

SMILESCC1=CC=CC=C1

Where you'll find it

Paint and solventwhat else is in it →Fuel and flamewhat else is in it →

Curated by MoleculeFinder from source

Relative acute toxicity from source

Animal study data · LD50

Reported LD50
5,000 mg/kg · very low toxicity
Species
rat
Route
oral

An LD50 describes acute toxicity under experimental conditions and is not a safe or dangerous dose for a person.

Toxicity & hazards

Toxicity · LD50

5,000 mg/kg · very low toxicity · LD50 rat oral from source

4 more reported values
  • 1,150 mg/kgLD50 · other · mouse
  • 1,332 mg/kgLD50 · other · rat
  • 1,960 mg/kgLD50 · iv · rat
  • 2,250 mg/kgLD50 · other · mouse
DangerFlammableIrritantHealth hazardH225, H303, H304, H315, H320, H332, H335, H336, H360, H361, H362, H370, H372, H373, H401, H412from source

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Where Toluene leads

Relatedcomputed
Phenol38% similarBoth carry an aromatic ring.Naphthalene36% similarBoth carry an aromatic ring.Acetophenone35% similarBoth carry an aromatic ring.

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Toluene vs Benzene

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PubChem CID
1140
Wikidata
Q15779
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