Ethylbenzene

C₈H₁₀

IUPAC: Ethylbenzene

CAS: 100-41-4

Overview

Ethylbenzene is produced in enormous quantities as an intermediate to styrene. Over 99% of ethylbenzene is dehydrogenated to make styrene for polystyrene production.

Composition

Element	Symbol	Atoms	Atomic Mass
Hydrogen	H	10	1.0080
Carbon	C	8	12.0110

Elemental Composition

Hydrogen ×10

9.5%

Carbon ×8

90.5%

Uses

• Styrene production
• Solvent
• Paint ingredient

Fun Facts

✦ Almost all ethylbenzene produced is immediately converted to styrene

Safety

⚠ Possible carcinogen
⚠ Flammable

Structure

SMILES

CCC1=CC=CC=C1

Properties

Type: organic
State: liquid
Molar Mass: 106.17 g/mol
Density: 0.8660 g/cm³
Melting Point: -95.0 °C
Boiling Point: 136.2 °C
Solubility: 0.15 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 106.0783
XLogP: 3.1
TPSA: 0.0 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 0
H-Bond Acceptors: 0
Rotatable Bonds: 1
Heavy Atoms: 8
Complexity: 51.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ethylbenzene?

Ethylbenzene (C₈H₁₀) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Ethylbenzene.

What is the molecular weight of Ethylbenzene?

Ethylbenzene has a molar mass of 106.17 g/mol.

What state is Ethylbenzene at room temperature?

Ethylbenzene is a liquid at room temperature.

Is Ethylbenzene organic or inorganic?

Ethylbenzene is classified as an organic compound.

What elements make up Ethylbenzene?

Ethylbenzene (C₈H₁₀) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C).