Methylcyclopentadiene dimer

Description

Methylcyclopentadiene dimer · CAS 26472-00-4 · C12H16. Boiling Point: 392 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999); Boiling Point: 200 °C @760 [mm Hg]; Melting Point: -59.8 °F (USCG, 1999).

Identification

Computed Descriptors

Physical & Chemical Properties

Physical description & handling notes

• Methylcyclopentadiene dimer, [liquid] appears as a colorless liquid. Slightly less dense than water and insoluble in water. Hence floats on water.
• Liquid
• Colorless liquid; [CAMEO] Pale yellow liquid with a hydrocarbon odor; [ExxonMobil MSDS]
• 0.941 (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float

Documented Uses

• Used to make fine chemicals; [ExPub: ECHA REACH Registrations] Used as a chemical feedstock; [ExxonMobil MSDS]
• 4,7-Methano-1H-indene, 3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydrodimethyl-: ACTIVE

Synonyms

Dimethyldicyclopentadiene; 3a,4,7,7a-Tetrahydrodimethyl-4,7-methanoindene; Bis(methylcyclopentadiene); 4,7-Methanoindene, 3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydrodimethyl-; DTXSID3027902; RefChem:818556; 247-724-5; 26472-00-4; 4,7-Methano-1H-indene, 3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydrodimethyl-; Methylcyclopentadiene dimer; 4,5-dimethyltricyclo[5.2.1.02,6]deca-3,8-diene; SCHEMBL30380948; DTXSID80274242; GUOAPVPPPVLIQQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N; LS-14088; 3a.4.7.7a-Tetrahydrodimethyl-4.7-methanoindene

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Methylcyclopentadiene dimer?

CAS 26472-00-4; molecular formula C12H16; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Methylcyclopentadiene dimer known by?

Dimethyldicyclopentadiene, 3a,4,7,7a-Tetrahydrodimethyl-4,7-methanoindene, Bis(methylcyclopentadiene), 4,7-Methanoindene, 3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydrodimethyl-, DTXSID3027902, RefChem:818556.

What are the key physical properties of Methylcyclopentadiene dimer?

Boiling Point: 392 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999); Boiling Point: 200 °C @760 [mm Hg]; Melting Point: -59.8 °F (USCG, 1999); Flash Point: 80 °F (USCG, 1999).

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