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| Formula / Notation | C8H10 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 100-41-4 |
| Molecular Weight | 106.16 |
| Melting Point | -139 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 277.2 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.867 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 73 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Ethylbenzene appears as a clear colorless liquid with an aromatic odor. Flash point 59 °F. Less dense than water (at 7.2 lb / gal) and insoluble in water. Hence floats on water. Vapors heavier tha... |
| Also Known As | 100-41-4; Phenylethane; Ethylbenzol; Benzene, ethyl-; Ethyl benzene; Ethylenzene; Aethylbenzol; Ethylbenzeen; Etilbenzene; Etylobenzen |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Ethylbenzene?
Ethylbenzene can cause cancer according to The World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).
Formula & Notation
C8H10
IUPAC Name: ethylbenzene
Other Names / Synonyms: 100-41-4; Phenylethane; Ethylbenzol; Benzene, ethyl-; Ethyl benzene; Ethylenzene; Aethylbenzol; Ethylbenzeen; Etilbenzene; Etylobenzen
Properties & Characteristics
Appearance: Ethylbenzene appears as a clear colorless liquid with an aromatic odor. Flash point 59 °F. Less dense than water (at 7.2 lb / gal) and insoluble in water. Hence floats on water. Vapors heavier tha.... Molecular formula: C8H10. Molecular weight: 106.16 g/mol. Boiling point: 277.2 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992). Melting point: -139 °F (NTP, 1992). Density: 0.867 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float. Solubility: less than 1 mg/mL at 73 °F (NTP, 1992). Vapor pressure: 10 mmHg at 85.1 °F ; 5 mmHg at 57.0 °F; 760 mmHg at 277.2 °F (NTP, 1992). LogP: 3.1.
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -139 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 277.2 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.867 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Molecular Weight | 106.16 |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 73 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Ethylbenzene appears as a clear colorless liquid with an aromatic odor. Flash point 59 °F. Less dense than water (at 7.2 lb / gal) and insoluble in water. Hence floats on water. Vapors heavier tha... |
Uses & Applications
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Safety Information
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Term
Ethylbenzene
Formula
C8H10
CAS Number
100-41-4
Molecular Weight
106.16
Category
Organic Compounds
Index
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Synonyms
100-41-4; Phenylethane; Ethylbenzol; Benzene, ethyl-; Ethyl benzene; Ethylenzene; Aethylbenzol; Ethylbenzeen; Etilbenzene; Etylobenzen
Frequently Asked Questions
Ethylbenzene can cause cancer according to The World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for Ethylbenzene is: C8H10
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Effective Collisions
Effective Collisions
E ≥ Ea (activation energy required)
Effective Molality
m_eff = i × m (van't Hoff factor)
Effective Nuclear Charge
Z_eff = Z − σ (Slater's rules)
Efflorescence
Hydrated salt losing water in air: M·nH₂O(s) → M·(n-x)H₂O(s) + xH₂O(g)
Einsteinium
Es
Electrical Conductivity
κ = 1/ρ; Λm = κ/c
Electrochemical Cell
Galvanic cell: ΔG = −nFE_cell; Electrolytic cell: ΔG = +nFE_applied
Electrochemical Series
Arranged by E° (standard reduction potential); SHE: E° = 0.00 V
Electrochemistry
E° cell = E° cathode − E° anode | ΔG° = −nFE°
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