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C10H14
134.22 g/mol
Pharmaceutical IntermediateWarning

(2-Methylpropyl)benzene

CAS538-93-2EC208-706-2
Category
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Compound Class
Aromatic
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Intermediate

(2-Methylpropyl)benzene is a chemical compound used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical manufacturing. It is primarily employed in the synthesis of painkiller active ingredients such as ibuprofen.

chemical synthesis intermediatepharmaceutical raw material for painkiller manufacturing

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Safety Reference

Flammable
Flammable
Harmful
Harmful
Environmental Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Warning
H226Flammable liquid and vapour
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

2-methylpropylbenzene

InChIKey

KXUHSQYYJYAXGZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CC(C)CC1=CC=CC=C1

Synonyms (13)
  • (2-Methylpropyl)benzene
  • (2-methyl-1-propyl)benzene
  • 1-Phenyl-2-methylpropane
  • 1-isobutylbenzene
  • 1Phenylisobutane
  • 2-Methyl-1-phenylpropane
  • 2-Phenyl-2-methylpropane
  • Benzene, (2-methylpropyl)-
  • Benzene, isobutyl-
  • Isobutyl-Benzene
  • alpha-cymene
  • i-Butylbenzene