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1,2,4,5-Tetramethylbenzene, 97+%
CAS: 95-93-2 | C10H14 | 134.222 g/mol
| Catalog Number | Quantity |
|---|---|
| ALFL04493.22 | 100 g |
Catalog number ALFL04493.22
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Quantity:
100 g
Specifications
Chemical Name or Material1,2,4,5-Tetramethylbenzene
CAS95-93-2
Health Hazard 1H228
Health Hazard 2GHS H Statement
H228
Flammable solid.
H228
Flammable solid.
Health Hazard 3P210-P240-P241-P280-P370+P378q
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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.
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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.
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.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- T. Matsuda.; M. Asanuma.; E. Kikuchi. Effect of high-temperature treatment on the activity of montmorillonite pillared by alumina in the conversion of 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene. Applied Catalysis. 1988, 38 (2), 289-299.
- Sadamu Takeda.; Hideaki Chihara. Methyl rotation in 1,2,4,5-tetramethylbenzene and tetramethylpyrazine in the solid state. Tunneling spectra by proton NMR. Journal of Magnetic Resonance (1969). 1983, 54 (2), 285-299.