1,2,4-TRIETHYLBENZENE Chemical Properties

Melting point:

−78 °C(lit.)

Boiling point:

220-222 °C(lit.)

Density 

0.872 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.501(lit.)

Flash point:

177 °F

storage temp. 

Refrigerator

solubility 

Chloroform (Slightly), Ethylacetate (Slightly)

form 

Oil

color 

Clear Colourless

EPA Substance Registry System

Benzene, 1,2,4-triethyl- (877-44-1)

Safety Information

Safety Statements 

23-24/25

RIDADR 

UN 3082 9/PG 3

WGK Germany 

3

HazardClass 

9

PackingGroup 

III

MSDS

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1,2,4-TRIETHYLBENZENE Usage And Synthesis

Uses

1,2,4-Triethylbenzene, can be used for the synthesis of ethyl derivative of indan and tetralin, biological makers in fossil fuels.

Purification Methods

For separation from a commercial mixture see Dillingham and Reid [J Am Chem Soc 60 2606 1938]. [Beilstein 5 IV 1133.]

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