1,2-Diethylbenzene is used as an intermediate and a building block in organic synthesis. 1,2-Diethylbenzene is used as one of the chemical composition of essential oils from flower and leaf of korean mint.
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Applications
1,2-Diethylbenzene is used as an intermediate and a building block in organic synthesis. 1,2-Diethylbenzene is used as one of the chemical composition of essential oils from flower and leaf of korean mint.
Solubility
Miscible with alcohol, benzene and carbon tetrachloride. Immiscible with water.
Notes
Keep away from sources of ignition. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Trammell, S. A.; Melde, B. J.; Zabetakis, D.; Deschamps, J. R.; Dinderman, M. A.; Johnson, B. J.; Kusterbeck, A. W. Electrochemical detection of TNT with in-line pre-concentration using imprinted diethylbenzene-bridged periodic mesoporous organosilicas. Sens. Actuators, B 2011, 155 (2), 737-744.
- Pizarro, C.; Suárez-Iglesias, O.; Medina, I.; Bueno, J. L. Using supercritical fluid chromatography to determine diffusion coefficients of 1,2-diethylbenzene, 1,4-diethylbenzene, 5-tert-butyl-m-xylene and phenylacetylene in supercritical carbon dioxide. J. Chromatogr. A 2007, 1167 (2), 202-209.