Diethylbenzenes
The three isomers of diethylbenzene:
ortho-, meta-, and para-diethylbenzene (left to right) | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.042.599 |
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| UN number | 2049 |
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| Properties | |
| C10H14 | |
| Molar mass | 134.22 |
| Density | 0.87 g/mL |
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| 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).
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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.
| Compound names | m.p. °C | b.p. °C | Density g/cm3 | Refractive Index |
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| 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 |