Isobutylbenzene is a
chemical compound
A chemical compound is a chemical substance composed of many identical molecules (or molecular entities) containing atoms from more than one chemical element held together by chemical bonds. A molecule consisting of atoms of only one element ...
with the molecular formula C
10H
14.
It is used in the industrial manufacture of
ibuprofen
Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is used for treating pain, fever, and inflammation. This includes painful menstrual periods, migraines, and rheumatoid arthritis. It may also be used to close a patent ductus arte ...
.
Isobutylbenzene is a colorless flammable liquid that is a respiratory irritant.
References
Alkylbenzenes
C4-Benzenes
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