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1,2,4,5-Tetramethylbenzene, 97+%
Description
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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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.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 77°C to 80°C |
| Boiling Point | 191°C to 193°C |
| Flash Point | 73°C (163°F) |
| Quantity | 500 g |
| UN Number | UN1325 |
| Beilstein | 1903393 |
| Merck Index | 14,3468 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in alcohol,ether,benzene,and acetone. Insoluble in water. |
| Formula Weight | 134.22 |
| Percent Purity | ≥97% |
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