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A4995212

Isobutylbenzene , 99% , 538-93-2

Synonym(s):
2-Methyl-1-phenylpropane

CAS NO.:538-93-2

Empirical Formula: C10H14

Molecular Weight: 134.22

MDL number: MFCD00008936

EINECS: 208-706-2

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: -51 °C (lit.)
Boiling point: 170 °C/736 mmHg (lit.)
Density  0.853 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor pressure  4.2 mm Hg ( 37.7 °C)
refractive index  n20/D 1.486(lit.)
Flash point: 131 °F
storage temp.  Flammables area
solubility  Insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol, ether, benzene and acetone.
pka >14 (Schwarzenbach et al., 1993)
color  Colorless to Almost colorless
explosive limit 0.8-6%(V)
Water Solubility  0.01g/l
Merck  14,5134
BRN  1852218
Henry's Law Constant (x 10-2 atm?m3/mol): 1.09 at 25 °C (Hine and Mookerjee, 1975)
Dielectric constant 2.3(Ambient)
InChIKey KXUHSQYYJYAXGZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP 4.8 at 23℃ and pH6

Description and Uses

Isobutylbenzene is used as an intermediate for perfumery and analgesic anti-inflammatory (Ibuprofen). It is also used as an internal standard in the study of increased pigmentation and floral scent levels in Pap1-transgenic petunia.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS02,GHS07
Signal word  Warning
Hazard statements  H226-H315
Precautionary statements  P210-P302+P352
Hazard Codes  Xi,N
Risk Statements  10-36/37/38-50/53
Safety Statements  26-36-61-60
RIDADR  UN 3295 3/PG 3
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  DA3550000
Autoignition Temperature 802 °F
HazardClass  3
PackingGroup  III
HS Code  29029000

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