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1,2-Dimethyl-4-ethylbenzene

Description:
1,2-Dimethyl-4-ethylbenzene, also known as p-ethyl-m-xylene, is an aromatic hydrocarbon characterized by a benzene ring substituted with two methyl groups and one ethyl group. Its molecular formula is C11H16, indicating it contains 11 carbon atoms and 16 hydrogen atoms. This compound is typically a colorless liquid with a sweet, aromatic odor, and it is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. It has a relatively low boiling point and a moderate vapor pressure, making it volatile under standard conditions. 1,2-Dimethyl-4-ethylbenzene is used in various industrial applications, including as a solvent and in the synthesis of other organic compounds. Its chemical structure allows for certain reactivity, particularly in electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions. Safety considerations include potential flammability and health risks associated with inhalation or skin contact, necessitating proper handling and storage protocols. Overall, this compound is of interest in both industrial chemistry and research contexts due to its unique structural features and properties.
Formula:C10H14
InChI:InChI=1S/C10H14/c1-4-10-6-5-8(2)9(3)7-10/h5-7H,4H2,1-3H3
InChI key:InChIKey=SBUYFICWQNHBCM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:C(C)C1=CC(C)=C(C)C=C1
Synonyms:
  • 1,2-Dimethyl-4-ethylbenzene
  • 1-Ethyl-3,4-dimethylbenzene
  • 2-Methyl-p-ethyltoluene
  • 3,4-Dimethyl-1-ethylbenzene
  • 4-Ethyl-1,2-dimethylbenzene
  • Benzene, 4-ethyl-1,2-dimethyl-
  • Nsc 74183
  • o-Xylene, 4-ethyl-
  • o-Xylene, 4-ethyl- (8CI)
  • 4-Ethyl-o-xylene
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