| Boiling Point | 161°C |
| Color | Colorless |
| Formula Weight | 120.20 |
| Physical Form | Clear Liquid at 20°C |
| Chemical Name or Material | 4-Ethyltoluene |
| UN Number | 3295 |
4-Ethyltoluene (PubChem CID: 12160) — also known as p-ethyltoluene, benzene 1-ethyl-4-methyl, 4-methylethylbenzene, toluene p-ethyl, p-ethylmethylbenzene, p-methylethylbenzene, 1-methyl-4-ethylbenzene, 1-ethyl-4-methyl-benzene, and para-ethyltoluene — is an aromatic hydrocarbon with multiple synonymous names.
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Ethyltoluene is an aromatic hydrocarbon consisting of a benzene ring substituted with one ethyl group and one methyl group. It exists in three isomeric forms: ortho, meta, and para.
The chemical formula of ethyltoluene is C9H12. It reflects a molecule containing nine carbon atoms and twelve hydrogen atoms, arranged as a methyl and ethyl group attached to a benzene ring.
Ethyltoluene is a colorless, flammable liquid with a sweet aromatic odor. It has low solubility in water, high solubility in organic solvents, and a boiling point ranging from 162°C to 172°C.
The structure of ethyltoluene consists of a benzene ring bonded to one methyl group and one ethyl group. The position of these groups determines whether it is ortho-, meta-, or para-isomer.
Ethyltoluene is used as an intermediate in the manufacture of chemicals, solvents, and resins. It plays a role in producing industrial materials and specialty chemicals due to its reactive aromatic structure.
