Compilation - Benzene with Water (IUPAC SDS Volume 37)
SDS Volume (627)
Volume 37. Hydrocarbons in Water and Seawater, Part I, p 124
Original Measurements
Brady, A. P.; Huff, H.; J. Phys. Chem. 1958, 62, 644-9.
Variables:
Room Temp: 25 °C
Prepared by:
Method/Apparatus/Procedure:
The solubility of (1) in (2) has been extrapolated from vapor pressure measurements. The vapor pressure apparatus used the same principle as that of [1].
Source and Purity of Materials:
- Not specified.
- not specified.
Estimated Errors:
Mass concentration (m/v) (1): 0.03 (standard deviation)
References
1 McBain, J. W.; Laing McBain, M.E.; J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1936, 58, 2610.
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 25°C was reported to be 1.76 g(1) dm-3 sln.
The corresponding mass percent and mole fraction, x1, calculated by the compiler are 0.176 g(1)/100 g sln and 4.06 × 10-4.
The compiler's calculation assumes a solution density of 1.00 g mL-1.
