Cymene

Cymene describes organic compounds with the formula C10H14, condensed formula CH3C6H4CH(CH3)2. Three isomers exist: 1,2- 1,3-, and 1,4-. All are colorless liquids, immiscible in water, with similar boiling points. They are classified as aromatic hydrocarbons. They bear two substituents: an isopropyl (CH(CH3)2) group and a methyl group.

Cymenes
Name o-Cymenem-Cymenep-Cymene
Structural formula
CAS number 527-84-4535-77-399–87–6
melting point (°C) −71.54−63.75−67.94
boiling point (°C) 178.15175.05177.10