Diethylbenzene (DEB)

Names & Identifiers
IUPAC Name1,4-diethylbenzene (major isomer)
Common NameDiethylbenzene (DEB)
SynonymsDiethylbenzene mixture · o/m/p-Diethylbenzene · DEB
CAS Number25340-17-4
Molecular FormulaC₁₀H₁₄
Molecular Weight134.22 g/mol
Chemical Structure
structure

2D structural formula · CAS 25340-17-4

Physical & Chemical Properties
PropertyValue
AppearanceColorless transparent liquid
Purity≥ 99% (GC)
Isomer CompositionMixed: o-, m-, p-isomers
Density0.862–0.870 g/cm³ at 20 °C
Boiling Point180–184 °C
Flash Point~57 °C
Refractive Indexn²⁰D 1.495–1.498
SolubilityImmiscible with water; miscible with ethanol, ether
Storage ConditionFlammable storage; sealed, away from heat
Applications

Diethylbenzene is a high-boiling aromatic solvent used in polymer chemistry (as a crosslinking agent in ion-exchange resin synthesis), extraction processes, and as a process solvent in organic synthesis.

Ion-Exchange Resin Synthesis Process Solvent Extraction Agent Polymer Chemistry High-boiling Aromatic
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Key Facts
≥99%
Purity (GC)
134.22
MW (g/mol)
C₁₀H₁₄
Formula
180–184°C
Boiling Pt
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