PRODUCT Properties
Melting point: | 164-166 °C (lit.) |
Boiling point: | 264 °C (lit.) |
Density | 1,063 g/cm3 |
refractive index | 1.4842 |
Flash point: | 265°C |
form | Crystalline Powder or Crystals, Needles |
color | White to light yellow |
Water Solubility | Insoluble in water |
BRN | 1905834 |
CAS DataBase Reference | 87-85-4(CAS DataBase Reference) |
EPA Substance Registry System | Hexamethylbenzene (87-85-4) |
Description and Uses
Hexamethylbenzene is used as pharmaceutical intermediates, in organic synthesis of compounds, as a solvent for He-NMR spectroscopy. Used as a ligand in organometallic chemistry. Reaction with dimethyldioxirane, gives the major product, an unusual oxepane triepoxide.
Safety
Symbol(GHS) | GHS02,GHS05 |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H413 |
Precautionary statements | P501-P273 |
Safety Statements | 24/25 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | DA3200000 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29029090 |