1,3,5-Triethylbenzene
# 1,3,5-Triethylbenzene

1,3,5-Triethylbenzene is a chemical compound of the group of aromatic hydrocarbons.

## Preparation

1,3,5-Triethylbenzene can be prepared by a Friedel-Crafts alkylation of benzene with ethyl bromide in presence of aluminium chloride.

## Properties

1,3,5-Triethylbenzene is a flammable, hard to ignite, colorless liquid that is almost insoluble in water. The refractive index is 1.495

## Uses

1,3,5-Triethylbenzene can be used in synthesis of a series of di- and trinucleating ligands.

## Safety notes

The vapour of 1,3,5-Triethylbenzene can form an explosive mixture with air (flash point: 76 °C).

