Topic summary
Cymene
Cymene describes organic compounds with the formula C10H14, condensed formulaCH3C6H4CH(CH3)2. Three isomers exist: 1,2- 1,3-, and 1,4-. All are colorless liquids, immiscible in water, with similar boiling points. They are classified as aromatichydrocarbons. They bear two substituents: an isopropyl (CH(CH3)2) group and a methyl group.