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Hexamethylbenzene
99%
Synonym(s):
1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexamethylbenzene, Mellitene
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Linear Formula:
C6(CH3)6
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
162.27
Beilstein:
1905834
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22
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Quality Level
Assay
99%
bp
264 °C (lit.)
mp
164-166 °C (lit.)
SMILES string
Cc1c(C)c(C)c(C)c(C)c1C
InChI
1S/C12H18/c1-7-8(2)10(4)12(6)11(5)9(7)3/h1-6H3
InChI key
YUWFEBAXEOLKSG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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General description
Hexamethylbenzene, also known as Mellitene, is an arene ligand that is commonly used as a precursor in the synthesis of organometallic complex.
Application
- Ru(II)-Arene Complexes of Curcumin and Bisdesmethoxycurcumin Metabolites: Investigates the structure and reactivity of Ru(II)-arene complexes with curcumin metabolites, shedding light on potential applications in drug development and synthesis pathways involving hexamethylbenzene derivatives (Dyson et al., 2024).
- Theoretical study on degradation of polymethyl substituted benzenes by OH radicals in the atmosphere: Offers a comprehensive computational analysis on the atmospheric reactions of polymethyl substituted benzenes, including hexamethylbenzene, with OH radicals, relevant for understanding their environmental impacts (Zhao et al., 2024).
- Revisiting the bonding of the pentagonal-pyramidal C(6)H(6)(2+) and C(6)(CH(3))(6)(2+) dications: Explores the unique bonding and structural characteristics of hexamethylbenzene in dicationic forms, providing insights into its chemical behavior under various electronic conditions (Torres et al., 2023).
- Naphthalene Diimide-Functionalized Half-Sandwich Ru(II) Complexes as Mitochondria-Targeted Anticancer and Antimetastatic Agents: Discusses the synthesis and biological evaluation of Ru(II) complexes involving hexamethylbenzene structures, aimed at developing new therapeutic agents (Yang et al., 2023).
- Comparative Study on Carbon Erosion of Nickel Alloys in the Presence of Organic Compounds under Various Reaction Conditions: Examines the impact of organic compounds, including hexamethylbenzene, on the wear and corrosion of nickel alloys, relevant for industrial applications (Volodin et al., 2022).
Hexamethylbenzene is used as a reagent during the synthesis of ketodiepoxides via hydroxylation reactions.
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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