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1,2,4,5-Tetramethylbenzene, 97+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog Number AAL0449322
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Quantity:
100 g
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95-93-2
C10H14
134.222
MFCD00008528
SQNZJJAZBFDUTD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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
7269
CHEBI:38978
1,2,4,5-tetramethylbenzene
CC1=CC(=C(C=C1C)C)C
95-93-2
C10H14
134.222
MFCD00008528
SQNZJJAZBFDUTD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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
7269
CHEBI:38978
1,2,4,5-tetramethylbenzene
CC1=CC(=C(C=C1C)C)C

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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY
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%
Chemical Name or Material 1,2,4,5-Tetramethylbenzene
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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
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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