Appearance properties: Colorless liquid.
Melting point −17 °C(lit.)
Boiling point 210 °C(lit.)
Density 0.857 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Vapor density 5.6 (vs air)
Vapor pressure 0.25 mm Hg (20 °C)
Refractive index n20/D 1.489(lit.)
Flash point 170 °F
Storage conditions Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
Soluble in alcohol, ether, acetone and benzene. Insoluble in water.
BRN1854739
CAS DataBase 100-18-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemical Information Benzene, 1, 4-BIS (1-Methylethyl)-(100-18-5)
EPA Chemical Information p-Diisopropylbenzene (100-18-5)
2.100-18-5(Safety characteristics, toxicity, storage and transportation)
Storage and transportation characteristics:
Complete packaging, light loading and unloading; Warehouse ventilated, away from open flame, high temperature, separate from oxidizer.
Toxicity classification:Poisoned
Acute toxicity:Oral - mouse LD50: 3400 mg/kg
Flammability hazard characteristics:
Flammable in case of open fire, high temperature, strong oxidant
Category:Flammable liquid
Fire extinguishing agent:Foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide, sand