Compilation - Benzene with Water (IUPAC SDS Volume 37)
SDS Volume (621)
Volume 37. Hydrocarbons in Water and Seawater, Part I, p 117
Original Measurements
McCants, J. F.; Jones, J. H.; Hopson, W. H.; Ind. Eng. Chem. 1953, 45, 454-6.
Variables:
Room Temp: One temperature: 100 °F °F
Prepared by:
Method/Apparatus/Procedure:
The method was essentially that of [1] and involved titration of the second component to the cloud point, in a constant temperature bath.
Source and Purity of Materials:
- Baker; thiophene free; used without further purification; $n_{D}^{20}$ = 1.5004.
- Distilled.
Estimated Errors:
Ambient temperature: Not specified.
References
1 Washburn, E. R.; Hnizda, V.; Vold, R.; J. Am. Chem. Soc. 53, 3237 (1931).
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 100°F (311 K) was reported to be 0.5 g(1)/ 100 g sln. The corresponding mole fraction, x1, calculated by the compiler, is 1.2 × 10-3.
The solubility of water in benzene at 100°F (311 K) was reported to be < 0.3 g(2)/100 g sln. The corresponding mole fraction, x2, calculated by the compiler, is < 1.3 × 10-2.
