Durene

Name:
Durene
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	sym-1,2,4,5-tetramethylbenzene
M Formula:	C6H2(CH3)4.
Chemistry structure:
Properties:
Colorless crystals; camphorlike odor. D 0.838, mp 77C, bp 196–197C, flash p 165F (74C) (COC). Soluble in alcohol, ether, and benzene; insoluble in water; sublimes and is volatile with steam. Combustible.
Derivation:
By heating o-xylene and methyl chloride in presence of aluminum chloride. Occurs in coal tar.
Use:
Organic synthesis, plasticizers, polymers, fibers.