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Mesityl oxide

Mesityl oxide chemical structure
CAS Number141-79-7
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight98.14 g/mol

What is Mesityl oxide?

Mesityl oxide is a chemical compound with CAS number 141-79-7. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

Mesityl oxide has been used:
• in the synthesis of 2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1,3,3-trimethyldipyrrin, a crucial building block in the rational synthesis of chlorins and oxochlorins1
• as neutral marker in the preparation of imidazole-coated capillary column for electrophoresis2

Specifications

Linear Formula

(CH3)2C=CHCOCH3

Molecular Weight

98.14 g/mol

Grade

technical grade

Assay/Purity

≥90% (GC)

Boiling Point

130 °C(lit.)

Density

0.858 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Safety Information

GHS02GHS02
GHS06GHS06
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H226-H302 + H312-H315-H319-H331-H335

Precautionary Statements

P261-P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P311

Required PPE

Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

Melting Point

-41.5 °C(lit.)

EC Number

205-502-5

WGK Germany

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