1,3-Diethylbenzene

CAS NO.：141-93-5
Empirical Formula: C10H14
Molecular Weight: 134.22
MDL number: MFCD00009260
EINECS: 205-511-4
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-12-24 21:24:35

What is 1,3-Diethylbenzene?

The Uses of 1,3-Diethylbenzene

1,3-Diethylbenzene is used as an intermediate and solvent. It is also used in the preparation of divinyl benzene. Further, it is used in powderless etching.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Journal of the American Chemical Society, 94, p. 2152, 1972 DOI: 10.1021/ja00761a082

Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by ingestion. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid and irritating fumes. See also DIETHYLBENZENE.

Properties of 1,3-Diethylbenzene

Melting point:	-84°C(lit.)
Boiling point:	182 °C
Density	0.864 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.496
Flash point:	50°C
form	Liquid
color	Colorless to Almost colorless
Odor Threshold	0.07ppm
Water Solubility	Miscible with ethanol, benzene, carbon tetrachloride, ethyl ether and acetone. Immiscible with water and diethylbenzene.
BRN	1903394
CAS DataBase Reference	141-93-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Benzene, 1,3-diethyl-(141-93-5)
EPA Substance Registry System	m-Diethylbenzene (141-93-5)

Safety information for 1,3-Diethylbenzene

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Flame Flammables GHS02 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H226:Flammable liquids H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.