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[Chemical Knowledge]：Properties and Uses of m-Ethylphenol

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m-Ethyl phenol is an important raw material for chemical production and has a wide range of applications. In this paper, the knowledge of the nature, use and production process of m-ethyl phenol will be introduced in detail.

1. properties of m-ethylphenol

m-ethylphenol is an organic compound with the chemical formula C8H10O and a molecular weight of 122.17. It is a colorless or yellowish liquid with a special smell. M-ethyl phenol has a boiling point of 205°C, a melting point of -8°C, a relative density of 1.043°C, and is insoluble in water, but soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, ether, and acetone. The chemical properties of

m-ethyl phenol are more active, and it is prone to oxidation, substitution, addition and other reactions. At the same time, m-ethyl phenol also has strong acidity and reducibility, and can be neutralized with alkali, acid, etc.

2. the use of m-ethyl phenol

as an important chemical raw material, widely used in medicine, pesticides, spices, dyes and other fields. The following are the main uses of m-ethyl phenol:

1. Pharmaceutical field: m-ethyl phenol can be used in the production of drugs for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and other diseases, such as bezafibrate, glimepiride and so on.

2. Pesticide field: m-ethyl phenol can be used as an intermediate of fungicides, insecticides, herbicides and other pesticides, with broad-spectrum and efficient biological activity.

3. perfume field: m-ethyl phenol has a special smell and can be used to prepare flavors, spices, etc.

4. Dye field: m-ethyl phenol can be used as a dye intermediate for the production of dyes of various colors.

3. the production process of m-ethylphenol

There are many production methods of m-ethylphenol, mainly including phenol alkylation, glyoxylic acid method, benzoic acid method and so on. Among them, phenol alkylation method is currently more commonly used production method, the process is as follows:

1. phenol and ethylene in the presence of acidic catalyst for alkylation reaction, generate m-ethyl phenol and by-products.

2. m-ethylphenol and unreacted phenol were separated by distillation and further purified to obtain m-ethylphenol with higher purity.
Precautions for storage and use of
4. ethylphenol

ethylphenol has certain toxicity and corrosiveness, so the following matters need to be paid attention to during storage and use:

1. Store in a cool, dry, Well-ventilated special warehouse, away from fire sources, heat sources and oxidants.

2. use should wear protective gloves, masks and other personal protective equipment, avoid direct contact with skin and eyes.

3. m-ethyl phenol should be sealed and stored to avoid oxidative deterioration caused by contact with air.

In conclusion, as an important raw material for chemical production, m-ethyl phenol has a wide range of applications and high economic value. In the process of production and use, it is necessary to pay attention to its nature and safety, and adopt scientific methods and measures for storage and use.

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