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1,2,4,5-Tetramethylbenzene, 97+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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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.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Applications
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Specifications
Melting Point | 77°C to 80°C |
Boiling Point | 191°C to 193°C |
Flash Point | 73°C (163°F) |
Quantity | 100 g |
UN Number | UN1325 |
Beilstein | 1903393 |
Merck Index | 14,3468 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in alcohol,ether,benzene,and acetone. Insoluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 134.22 |
Percent Purity | ≥97% |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H228 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H228 Flammable solid. |
Precautionary Statement | P210-P240-P241-P280-P370+P378q |
DOTInformation | Hazard Class: 4.1; Packaging Group: II |
EINECSNumber | 202-465-7 |
RTECSNumber | DC0500000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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