Basic information
- CAS
25340-18-5- Standard SMILES
CCc1cccc(CC)c1CC- InChIKey
VIDOPANCAUPXNH-UHFFFAOYSA-N- Molecular formula
- C12H18
- Average molar mass
- 162.27 g/mol
- Monoisotopic mass
- 162.14085057
Overview
Triethylbenzene is a colorless liquid with a weak chemical odor. Less dense than water and insoluble in water. Hence floats on water. (USCG, 1999)
Names & identifiers
- Preferred name
- Triethylbenzene
- IUPAC
- 1,2,3-triethylbenzene
- English name
- triethylbenzene
- Molecular formula
- C12H18
- Molecular weight
- 162.27132
Names & synonyms
TRIETHYLBENZENE25340-18-5Benzene, triethyl-RefChem:899515SYM-TRIETHYLBENZENEDTXSID9027867HSDB 5174Benzene, triethyl-(mixed isomers)TRIETHYLBENZENE (mixed isomers)EINECS 246-875-4246-875-41,2,3-TRIETHYLBENZENE
Show more names
TriethylbenzenesBenzene, triethyl- (mixed isomers).
42205-08-3Benzene, 1,2,3-triethylSCHEMBL125379SCHEMBL201156SCHEMBL245773SCHEMBL743996SCHEMBL1322457SCHEMBL18242771
Database identifiers
- CAS
25340-18-5、42205-08-3- PubChem CID
- 39149
- DTXSID
DTXSID30195034- EC Number
- 246-875-4
- Nikkaji
- J180.733A
Properties
Computed structural properties
- XLogP
- 4.5
- Topological polar surface area
- 0 Ų
- Hydrogen bond donors
- 0
- Hydrogen bond acceptors
- 0
- Rotatable bonds
- 3
- Heavy atoms
- 12
- Formal charge
- 0
- Complexity
- 105
Experimental & physicochemical properties
SolventsSolvents -> Aromatic Solvents
Density
0.861 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float
Vapor density (Air= 1): 5.6 /1,3,5-Triethylbenzene/
0.8631 @ 20°C
SolubilityINSOL IN WATER; SOL IN ALC, ETHER
Flash Point181 °F (USCG, 1999)
Boiling Point
421 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999)
216 °C @760 [mm Hg]
DecompositionWhen heated to decomposition it emits acrid fumes smoke and irritating fumes.
Melting Point-66.5 °C
Vapor Pressure
1.55 mmHg (USCG, 1999)
69.9 [mmHg]
61.0-69.9 mmHg @ 20 °C
Physical Description
Triethylbenzene is a colorless liquid with a weak chemical odor. Less dense than water and insoluble in water. Hence floats on water. (USCG, 1999)
Safety & regulation
Safety information is for reference only and does not replace the supplier’s Safety Data Sheet (SDS), applicable regulations, or professional assessment.
Hazard information
Regulatory Information
Chemical: Benzene, triethyl-
Benzene, triethyl-: Does not have an individual approval but may be used as a component in a product covered by a group standard. It is not approved for use as a chemical in its own right.
DOT LabelCombustible Liquid
Fire HazardsExcerpt from ERG Guide 128 [Flammable Liquids (Water-Immiscible)]:
Fire PotentialFlammable when exposed to heat or flame.
Health HazardsEye irritation by vapors or liquid. Central nervous system depression. Prolonged skin contact with liquid can cause dermatitis. (USCG, 1999)
Hazards SummaryAn eye irritant; May cause CNS depression; [CAMEO]
Reactive GroupHydrocarbons, Aromatic
Reactivity ProfileVigorous reactions, sometimes amounting to explosions, can result from contact with strong oxidizing agents. Can react exothermically with bases and with diazo compounds.
DOT Hazard Classification
Triethylbenzene
Marine pollutant
Air and Water ReactionsInsoluble in water.
Hazardous Reactivities and IncompatibilitiesCan react with oxidizers.
Safety & protection
Chemistry & industry
Uses & manufacturing
Uses
Used as research chemical; Not commercially produced in the US; [HSDB]
RESEARCH CHEMICAL
U.S. Production
(1977) NOT PRODUCED COMMERCIALLY IN US
(1979) NOT PRODUCED COMMERCIALLY IN US
Consumption PatternsESSENTIALLY 100% AS A RESEARCH CHEMICAL
General Manufacturing InformationBenzene, triethyl-: ACTIVE
Applications
General DescriptionColorless liquid with a weak chemical odor. Less dense than water and insoluble in water. Hence floats on water.
Suppliers1 total
DAYANG CHEM (HANGZHOU) CO.,LTD+86-88938639 +86-17705817739 · [email protected]
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