Pentamethylbenzene, 99%

Description

CAS: 700-12-9 | C11H16 | 148.249 g/mol

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

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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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 700-12-9
• Molecular Formula: C11H16
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 148.249
• MDL Number: MFCD00008522
• InChI Key: BEZDDPMMPIDMGJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: pentamethylbenzene, benzene, pentamethyl, pentamethylbenzol, benzene, 1,2,3,4,5-pentamethyl, pentamethyl phenyl, acmc-1bkt8, ksc492e3d, 1,3,4,5-pentamethylbenzene, pentamethylbenzene 5g
• PubChem CID: 12784
• ChEBI: CHEBI:38998
• IUPAC Name: 1,2,3,4,5-pentamethylbenzene
• SMILES: CC1=CC(=C(C(=C1C)C)C)C

• Melting Point: 50°C to 51°C
• Density: 0.917
• Boiling Point: 231°C to 232°C
• Flash Point: 91°C (195°F)
• Quantity: 100 g
• UN Number: UN1325
• Beilstein: 1905349
• Formula Weight: 148.25
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Pentamethylbenzene

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H228
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H228 Flammable solid.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P240-P241-P280-P370+P378q
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 4.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE SOLIDS, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	211-837-8
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only