Para-Diethylbenzene (C
6H
4(C
2H
5)
2 is produced for use as a desorbent in the production of
Para-Xylene. Mixed xylenes are mixed with the Para-Diethylbenzene in order to separate the Para-Xylene.
Properties
Molecular Weight: 134.22
Melting Point °C: -42.8
Boiling Point °C: 183.9
Relative Density (water is 1): 0.863
Saturated Vapor Pressure(kpa): 133/62.8
Dissolubility: It dissolves in ethanol, benzene, carbontetrachloride and many organic solvents.
Flash Point °C: 56
Flare Point °C: 500