- Source: O-Cymene
o-Cymene is an organic compound classified as an aromatic hydrocarbon. Its structure consists of a benzene ring ortho-substituted with a methyl group and an isopropyl group. It is a flammable colorless liquid which is nearly insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents.
Isomers and production
In addition to o-cymene, there are two other geometric isomers called m-cymene, in which the alkyl groups are meta-substituted, and p-cymene, in which they are para-substituted. p-Cymene is the only isomer found in nature. The three isomers form the group of cymenes.
Cymenes can be produced by alkylation of toluene with propylene.
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Kopal
- Bedolah
- Rutenium
- O-Cymene
- P-Cymene
- Cymene
- C4-Benzenes
- O-Xylene
- M-Cymene
- Diene
- Hydrocarbon
- Xylene
- Steam cracking
