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Isobutylbenzene

99%

Synonym(s):

2-Methyl-1-phenylpropane

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Linear Formula:
C6H5CH2CH(CH3)2
CAS Number:
538-93-2
Molecular Weight:
134.22
Beilstein:
1852218
EC Number:
208-706-2
MDL number:
MFCD00008936
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24847136
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

4.2 mmHg ( 37.7 °C)

Quality Level

200

Assay

99%

autoignition temp.

802 °F

refractive index

n20/D 1.486 (lit.)

bp

170 °C/736 mmHg (lit.)

mp

−51 °C (lit.)

density

0.853 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CC(C)Cc1ccccc1

InChI

1S/C10H14/c1-9(2)8-10-6-4-3-5-7-10/h3-7,9H,8H2,1-2H3

InChI key

KXUHSQYYJYAXGZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Isobutylbenzene is synthesized by the isopropylation at the side chain over Na, K and Cs exchanged zeolites.

Application

Isobutylbenzene is used as an internal standard in the study of increased pigmentation and floral scent levels in Pap1-transgenic petunia.

Packaging

Packaged in glass bottles

Pictograms

FlameEnvironment
GHS02,GHS09

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H226,H410

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Flam. Liq. 3

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

118.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

48.1 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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BCCF7282
BCCC5640
BCCC0886
BCBV9840
BCBS8633V

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