1,2,4,5-Tetramethylbenzene

CAS: 95-93-2

Ref. 3D-FT00689

Product Information

• Name: 1,2,4,5-Tetramethylbenzene
• Synonyms: Durene
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Trifluoroacetic acid is a chemical compound that is commonly used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and pesticides. Trifluoroacetic acid is also used for the preparation of 1,2,4,5-tetramethylbenzene (TMMB) which has a variety of uses. The formation rate of TMMB has been shown to increase with increasing temperature and decreasing pH. Trifluoroacetic acid may react with zirconium oxide to form TMMB. This reaction mechanism has been confirmed by NMR spectroscopy data and experimental solubility data. The frequency shift observed in the NMR spectrum corresponds to this mechanism. The low solubility of TMMB in water limits its transport properties. However, it is soluble in organic solvents such as methanol and acetonitrile. TMMB shows no toxicity to human liver cells at concentrations up to 10 mM after 24 hours exposure.br>br>

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 134.22 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₁₄
• Purity: Min. 95%