Durene

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Durene
IUPAC name 1,2,4,5-tetramethylbenzene
Identifiers
CAS number [95-93-2]
PubChem 7269
SMILES CC1=CC(=C(C=C1C)C)C
Properties
Molecular formula C10H14
Molar mass 134.21816
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

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Durene, or 1,2,4,5-tetramethylbenzene, is an aromatic hydrocarbon used as a solvent. It is also an intermediate in the manufacture of pyromelletic acid, which is used for manufacturing curing agents, adhesives and coating materials. It is used in the manufacture of some raw materials for engineering plastics (polyimides) and cross-linking agent for alkyd resins.


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