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1,3,5-Triethylbenzene is a chemical compound of the group of aromatic hydrocarbons.

Preparation

1,3,5-Triethylbenzene can be prepared by a Friedel-Crafts alkylation of benzene with ethyl bromide in presence of aluminium chloride.[4]

Reaction scheme of the synthesis of 1,3,5-Triethylbenzene.

Properties

1,3,5-Triethylbenzene is a flammable, hard to ignite, colorless liquid that is almost insoluble in water.[1] The refractive index is 1.495[5]

Uses

1,3,5-Triethylbenzene can be used in synthesis of a series of di- and trinucleating ligands.[5]

Safety notes

The vapour of 1,3,5-Triethylbenzene can form an explosive mixture with air (flash point: 76 °C).[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Record of 1,3,5-Triethylbenzol in the GESTIS Substance Database of the Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, accessed on 15 March 2019.
  2. ^ "1,3,5-Triethylbenzene, 95%". Alfa Aesar. Retrieved 15 March 2019.
  3. ^ David R. Lide (1995). CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics A Ready-reference Book of Chemical and Physical Data. CRC Press. p. 544. ISBN 978-0-8493-0595-5.
  4. ^ Stanley R. Sandler, Wolf Karo (2012). Sourcebook of Advanced Organic Laboratory Preparations. Academic Press. p. 12. ISBN 978-0-08-092553-0.
  5. ^ a b Sigma-Aldrich Co., 1,3,5-Triethylbenzene, ≥97%. Retrieved on 15 March 2019.

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