1,2,4–Trimethyl Benzene is mainly used in the production of 1,2,4-Benzeneticarboxylic Anhydride, Dyes, Epoxy Resin curing agent, Surface active agent, Pharmaceutical raw material and extracting agent in the production of hydrogen peroxide.
Technical Specification
| Sr. No. | Parameter | Test Method | Sales Specs | Typical Results | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | Visual | Clear liquid | Clear liquid | – |
| 2 | Initial Boiling Point | ASTM D 86 | 160 Min | 162 | °C |
| 3 | Final Boiling Point | ASTM D 86 | 170 Max | 167 | °C |
| 4 | Specific Gravity @ 15°C | ASTM D 4052 | 0.87 – 0.885 | 0.881 | – |
| 5 | 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene Content | ASTM D 5769 | 98 Min | 99.2 | % |
| 6 | O-Methylethylbenzene Content | ASTM D 5769 | 1 Max | 0.4 | % |
| 7 | Mesitylene Content | ASTM D 7090 | 1 Max | 0.18 | % |
| 8 | Sulfur Content | ASTM D 5453 | 5 Max | 1.8 | ppm |