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Hexamethylbenzene, 99+% pure
Applications: 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.
Formula: C12H18
CAS# [87-85-4]
EINECS: 201-777-0
Synonym: Mellitene
Form: Crystalline Powder
Color: White to Yellow tint
Density (at 20oC): 1.063 gm/cm3
Formula Weight: 162.28
Melting Point: 163 – 167oC
Boiling Point: 265oC
Solubility: Insoluble in water
Incompatibility: Incompatible with nitromethane, strong oxidizing agents.
