1,2,4,5-Tetramethylbenzene
Synonym(s):1,2,4,5-Tetramethylbenzene;Durene;Durol, Durene
- CAS NO.:95-93-2
- Empirical Formula: C10H14
- Molecular Weight: 134.22
- MDL number: MFCD00008528
- EINECS: 202-465-7
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2023-05-25 18:01:19
What is 1,2,4,5-Tetramethylbenzene?
Chemical properties
white to brown semi-transparent crystals
Physical properties
Colorless crystals or scales with a camphor-like odor
The Uses of 1,2,4,5-Tetramethylbenzene
1,2,4,5-Tetramethylbenzene is used in method for reducing odor in room in remodeling work by removing causative substances.
The Uses of 1,2,4,5-Tetramethylbenzene
Plasticizers; polymers; fibers; organic synthesis.
Definition
ChEBI: Durene is a tetramethylbenzene carrying methyl groups at positions 1, 2, 4 and 5.
General Description
Colorless crystals with a camphor-like odor.
Air & Water Reactions
Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
Vigorous reactions, sometimes amounting to explosions, can result from the contact between aromatic hydrocarbons, such as 1,2,4,5-Tetramethylbenzene, and strong oxidizing agents. They can react exothermically with bases and with diazo compounds. Substitution at the benzene nucleus occurs by halogenation (acid catalyst), nitration, sulfonation, and the Friedel-Crafts reaction.
Purification Methods
Chromatograph durene on alumina, and recrystallise it from aqueous EtOH or *benzene. Zone-refining removes duroaldehydes. Dry it under vacuum. [Yamauchi et al. J Phys Chem 89 4804 1985.] It has also been sublimed in vacuo [Johnston et al. J Am Chem Soc 109 1291 1987]. [Beilstein 5 H 431, 5 I 207, 5 II 329, 5 III 979, 5 IV 1076.]
Properties of 1,2,4,5-Tetramethylbenzene
Melting point: | 78 °C |
Boiling point: | 196-197 °C |
Density | 0.838 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
vapor density | 4.6 (vs air) |
vapor pressure | 160 mm Hg ( 140 °C) |
refractive index | 1.5093 |
Flash point: | 165 °F |
storage temp. | Flammables area |
solubility | 0.00348g/l |
form | neat |
color | White to Almost white |
Specific Gravity | 0.838 |
Odor | rancid sweet |
Water Solubility | insoluble |
Merck | 14,3468 |
BRN | 1903393 |
Henry's Law Constant | 2.49 at 25 °C (approximate - calculated from water solubility and vapor pressure) |
CAS DataBase Reference | 95-93-2(CAS DataBase Reference) |
NIST Chemistry Reference | Benzene, 1,2,4,5-tetramethyl-(95-93-2) |
EPA Substance Registry System | 1,2,4,5-Tetramethylbenzene (95-93-2) |
Safety information for 1,2,4,5-Tetramethylbenzene
Signal word | Danger |
Pictogram(s) |
Flame Flammables GHS02 Environment GHS09 |
GHS Hazard Statements |
H228:Flammable solids H410:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard |
Precautionary Statement Codes |
P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P240:Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241:Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P370+P378:In case of fire: Use … for extinction. |
Computed Descriptors for 1,2,4,5-Tetramethylbenzene
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