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Pentamethylbenzene, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: L04163.14
25 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Pentamethylbenzene, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: L04163.14
25 g, Each
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Catalog number: L04163.14
also known as L04163-14
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
700-12-9
IUPAC Name
1,2,3,4,5-pentamethylbenzene
Molecular Formula
C11H16
InChI Key
BEZDDPMMPIDMGJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC1=CC(C)=C(C)C(C)=C1C
Melting Point (clear melt)
48.0-54.0°C
Form
Crystals or powder or crystalline powder or fused solid
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms
Appearance (Color)
White to yellow or pink
Assay (GC)
≥98.5%

Description

Pentamethylbenzene is used to prepare a mixture of nitropentamethylbenzene and 2,3,4,5-tetramethylbenzyl nitrate1. It was also used to prepare propene.

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
Pentamethylbenzene is used to prepare a mixture of nitropentamethylbenzene and 2,3,4,5-tetramethylbenzyl nitrate1. It was also used to prepare propene.

Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents. Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
RUO – Research Use Only

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