CAS 2870-04-4

1,3-Dimethyl-2-ethylbenzene

Description:

1,3-Dimethyl-2-ethylbenzene, also known as pseudocumene, is an aromatic hydrocarbon characterized by its structure, which features a benzene ring substituted with two methyl groups and one ethyl group. This compound is a colorless liquid at room temperature and possesses a distinctive sweet odor. It is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents, making it useful in various industrial applications. The compound is primarily utilized as a solvent and in the production of other chemicals, including resins and plastics. Its boiling point is relatively high compared to aliphatic hydrocarbons, and it has a moderate vapor pressure. 1,3-Dimethyl-2-ethylbenzene is flammable and should be handled with care, as it can pose health risks upon inhalation or skin contact. Additionally, it is important to note that this compound may have environmental implications, necessitating proper disposal and management practices to minimize its impact. Overall, 1,3-Dimethyl-2-ethylbenzene is a significant compound in the field of organic chemistry and industrial applications.

Formula: C₁₀H₁₄

InChI: InChI=1S/C10H14/c1-4-10-8(2)6-5-7-9(10)3/h5-7H,4H2,1-3H3

InChI key: InChIKey=CHIKRULMSSADAF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(C)C1=C(C)C=CC=C1C

Synonyms:

• 1,3-Dimethyl-2-ethylbenzene
• 1-Ethyl-2,6-dimethylbenzene
• 2,6-Dimethyl-1-ethylbenzene
• 2-Ethyl-1,3-Dimethylbenzene
• Benzene, 2-ethyl-1,3-dimethyl-
• m-Xylene, 2-ethyl-
• 2-Ethyl-m-xylene
• 2-Ethyl-m-xylene

PIANO Aromatics Mixture 91

Controlled Product

CAS: 100-41-4, 102-25-0, 104-51-8, 1074-17-5, 1074-43-7, 1074-55-1, 1074-92-6, 135-01-3, 135-98-8, 1758-88-9, 2870-04-4, 3968-85-2, 527-84-4, 611-14-3, 620-14-4, 71-43-2, 7364-19-4, 877-44-1, 933-98-2, 934-74-7, 934-80-5, 98-06-6, 98-19-1, 98-82-8

Color and Shape: Mixture

Ref: 04-GA0900091

2-Ethyl-m-xylene

Controlled Product

CAS: 2870-04-4

Applications 2-Ethyl-m-xylene, is one of the components thermocontact pyrolysis tars. It has been also found to be one of the volatile organic emissions from Motor Vehicles, that might have impact on ozone production.
References Koretskaya, N. A., Neftepererabotka i Neftekhimiya, 10, 44 (1978); Gentner, D. R., et al.: Environ. Sci. Tech., 47, 11837 (2013);

Formula: C₁₀H₁₄

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 134.22

Ref: TR-E932360

2-Ethyl-m-xylene-d5

Controlled Product

CAS: 2870-04-4

Applications 2-Ethyl-m-xylene-d5, is the labeled analogue of 2-Ethyl-m-xylene (E932360), one of the components thermocontact pyrolysis tars. It has been also found to be one of the volatile organic emissions from Motor Vehicles, that might have impact on ozone production.
References Koretskaya, N. A., Neftepererabotka i Neftekhimiya, 10, 44 (1978); Gentner, D. R., et al.: Environ. Sci. Tech., 47, 11837 (2013);

Formula: C₁₀H₉D₅

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 139.25

Ref: TR-E932362