描述
Hemimellitene, also known as hemellitol or 123-trimethylbenzene, belongs to benzene and substituted derivatives class of compounds. Those are aromatic compounds containing one monocyclic ring system consisting of benzene. Hemimellitene can be found in black walnut and corn, which makes hemimellitene a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products. Hemimellitene can be found primarily in feces and saliva. Hemimellitene exists in all eukaryotes, ranging from yeast to humans. Hemimellitene is an organic compound with the chemical formula C6H3(CH3)3. Classified as an aromatic hydrocarbon, it is a flammable colorless liquid. It is nearly insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. It occurs naturally in coal tar and petroleum. It is one of the three isomers of trimethylbenzene. It is used in jet fuel, mixed with other hydrocarbons, to prevent the formation of solid particles which might damage the engine .