Pentamethylbenzene
CAS Number700-12-9
FormulaC6H(CH3)5
Mol. Weight148.24 g/mol
Pentamethylbenzene
What is Pentamethylbenzene?
Pentamethylbenzene is a chemical compound with CAS number 700-12-9 and molecular formula C6H(CH3)5. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
Pentamethylbenzene was used to prepare a mixture of nitropentamethylbenzene and 2,3,4,5-tetramethylbenzyl nitrate1. It was also used to prepare propene2.
Specifications
Linear Formula
C6H(CH3)5
Molecular Weight
148.24 g/mol
Assay/Purity
98%
Boiling Point
231 °C(lit.)
Density
0.917 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Safety Information
GHS02
GHS07Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H228-H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statements
P210-P261-P305 + P351 + P338
Required PPE
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, full-face particle respirator type N100 (US), Gloves, respirator cartridge type N100 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges
Melting Point
49-51 °C(lit.)
EC Number
211-837-8
WGK Germany
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