Diethylbenzenes

Diethylbenzenes
The three isomers of diethylbenzene:
ortho-, meta-, and para-diethylbenzene
(left to right)
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.042.599
EC Number
  • 1,2: 205-170-1
  • 1,3: 205-511-4
  • 1,4: 203-265-2
RTECS number
  • CZ5600000
UNII
UN number 2049
  • 1,2: InChI=1S/C10H14/c1-3-9-7-5-6-8-10(9)4-2/h5-8H,3-4H2,1-2H3
    Key: KVNYFPKFSJIPBJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • 1,3: InChI=1S/C10H14/c1-3-9-6-5-7-10(4-2)8-9/h5-8H,3-4H2,1-2H3
    Key: AFZZYIJIWUTJFO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • 1,4: InChI=1S/C10H14/c1-3-9-5-7-10(4-2)8-6-9/h5-8H,3-4H2,1-2H3
    Key: DSNHSQKRULAAEI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • 1,2: CCC1=CC=CC=C1CC
  • 1,3: CCC1=CC(=CC=C1)CC
  • 1,4: CCC1=CC=C(C=C1)CC
Properties
C10H14
Molar mass 134.22
Density 0.87 g/mL
Hazards
Flash point 134.6 °F / 57 °C
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Diethylbenzene (DEB) is any of three isomers with the formula C6H4(C2H5)2. Each consists of a benzene ring and two ethyl substituents. The meta and para have the greater commercial significance. All are colorless solids.

Physical Properties
Compound names m.p. °C b.p. °C Density g/cm3 Refractive Index
1,2-Diethylbenzene, o-diethylbenzene  31.2 183.5 0.8800 1.5035
1,3-Diethylbenzene, m-diethylbenzene  83.9 181.1 0.8602 1.4955
1,4-Diethylbenzene, p-diethylbenzene  42.8 183.8 0.8620 1.4967