Product Name:

1,2,4,5 Tetramethylbenzene

WCode:

20-004

CAS No.

95-93-2

Molecular Formula:

C6H2(CH3)4

Formula Weight:

134.22

           

Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State

White crystalline powder

Melting Point

78 - 81 °C

Boiling Point

193 – 197 °C

Specific Gravity

0.835 –0.840

Solubility in Water

Insoluble

NFPA Ratings

Health: 1;  Flammability: 2;  Reactivity:0

Flash Point

73 °C

Stability

Stable under ordinary conditions

 

 

Applications

Durene, common name of 1,2,4,5-Tetramethylbenzene, is used as a solvent and as an Intermediate for manufacturing pyromelletic acid which is used for manufacturing curing agents, adhesives and coating materials. It is used in manufacturing raw material of engineering plastics (polyimides) and cross-linking agent for alkyd resin.

 

Sales Specification

Appearance

White crystalline powder

Assay

97.0% Min

Melting Point

76 – 81 °C

 

Packing

In 25KG bag