Compilation - Benzene with Water (IUPAC SDS Volume 37)
SDS Volume (240)
Volume 37. Hydrocarbons in Water and Seawater, Part I, p 154
Original Measurements
Corby, T. C.; Elworthy, P. H.; J. Pharm. Pharmacol. 1971, 23 suppl. 39 S-48 S.
Variables:
Room Temp: 20 °C
Prepared by:
Method/Apparatus/Procedure:
A small excess of (1) was equilibrated with (2) by shaking at 20 °C until saturation was attained. The saturated aqueous phase was analysed by ultraviolet spectrophotometry.
Source and Purity of Materials:
- W. Jarvie Ltd., crystalizable; distilled before use; $n_{D}^{18}$ 1.5028.
- Distilled once from glass.
Estimated Errors:
Ambient temperature: Not specified.
Components:
- Benzene, $\ce{ C6H6 }$; [71-43-2] NIST WebBook
- Water, $\ce{ H2O }$; [7732-18-5] NIST WebBook
Experimental Data
The solubility of benzene in water at 20°C was reported to be 0.0218 mol dm-3 sln.
The corresponding mass percent and mole fraction, x1, calculated by the compilers are 0.170 g(1)/100 g sln and 3.9 × 10-4.
The compiler's calculation assumes a solution density of 1.00 g mL-1.
