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
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
Regulatory Compliance1
- CN Catalogue of Hazardous ChemicalsCNRegulation
Customs Tariff Classification
The international HS code for (2-Methylpropyl)benzene (CAS 538-93-2) is 2902.90.
HS code (international, 6-digit)
2902.90
EU CN code (8-digit)
2902 90 00
Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.
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
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