LP16843-2

Dimethylbenzene

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Description

The term xylenes refers to a group of 3 benzene derivatives which encompasses ortho -, meta -, and para - isomers of dimethyl benzene. The o -, m - and p - isomers specify to which carbon atoms (of the main benzene ring) the two methyl groups are attached. Counting the carbon atoms from one of the ring carbons bonded to a methyl group, and counting towards the second ring carbon bonded to a methyl group, the o - isomer has the IUPAC name of 1,2-dimethylbenzene. The m - isomer has the IUPAC name of 1,3-dimethylbenzene. And p - isomer has the IUPAC name of 1,4-dimethylbenzene. Copyright Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License. See http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ for details. Source: Wikipedia, Dimethylbenzene (Wikipedia)

Basic Part Properties

Part Name

Dimethylbenzene

Part Display Name

Dimethylbenzene

Part Type

Component (Describes the core component or analyte measured)

Created On

2000-05-04

Construct for LOINC Short Name

DMB

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