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1,2,4,5-Tetramethylbenzene, 97+%
CAS: 95-93-2 | C10H14 | 134.222 g/mol
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals L0449322
Description
1,2,4,5-Tetramethylbenzene is the precursor to pyromellitic dianhydride, which is used for manufacturing curing agents, adhesives, coating materials. It is used in the manufacture of some raw materials for engineering plastics (polyimides) and cross-linking agent for alkyd resins.
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Applications1,2,4,5-Tetramethylbenzene is the precursor to pyromellitic dianhydride, which is used for manufacturing curing agents, adhesives, coating materials. It is used in the manufacture of some raw materials for engineering plastics (polyimides) and cross-linking agent for alkyd resins.
Solubility
Soluble in alcohol, ether, benzene, and acetone. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
Specifications
1,2,4,5-Tetramethylbenzene | |
77°C to 80°C | |
73°C (163°F) | |
MFCD00008528 | |
UN1325 | |
14,3468 | |
Soluble in alcohol,ether,benzene,and acetone. Insoluble in water. | |
CC1=CC(=C(C=C1C)C)C | |
134.222 | |
CHEBI:38978 | |
≥97% |
95-93-2 | |
191°C to 193°C | |
C10H14 | |
100 g | |
1903393 | |
durene, durol, benzene, 1,2,4,5-tetramethyl, unii-181426cfyb, p-xylene, 2,5-dimethyl, dsstox_cid_9124, dsstox_rid_78675, dsstox_gsid_29124, duren | |
SQNZJJAZBFDUTD-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
1,2,4,5-tetramethylbenzene | |
7269 | |
134.22 |
Chemical Identifiers
95-93-2 | |
134.222 | |
SQNZJJAZBFDUTD-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
7269 | |
1,2,4,5-tetramethylbenzene |
C10H14 | |
MFCD00008528 | |
durene, durol, benzene, 1,2,4,5-tetramethyl, unii-181426cfyb, p-xylene, 2,5-dimethyl, dsstox_cid_9124, dsstox_rid_78675, dsstox_gsid_29124, duren | |
CHEBI:38978 | |
CC1=CC(=C(C=C1C)C)C |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H228
Flammable solid.
P210-P240-P241-P280-P370+P378q
H228
DOTInformation : Hazard Class: 4.1; Packaging Group: II
EINECSNumber : 202-465-7
RTECSNumber : DC0500000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
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