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  8. Mesityl oxide, 90+%, remainder 4-methyl-4-penten-2-one, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Mesityl oxide, 90+%, remainder 4-methyl-4-penten-2-one, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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Description

 

Mesityl oxide is used as a solvent and in the production of methyl isobutyl ketone by hydrogenation, in the synthesis of 2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1,3,3-trimethyldipyrrin, a crucial building block in the rational synthesis of chlorins and oxochlorins.

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Applications
Mesityl oxide is used as a solvent and in the production of methyl isobutyl ketone by hydrogenation, in the synthesis of 2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1,3,3-trimethyldipyrrin, a crucial building block in the rational synthesis of chlorins and oxochlorins.

Solubility
Soluble in water(30g/L).

Notes
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Keep container tightly closed.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 141-79-7
Molecular Formula C6H10O
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 98.145
MDL Number MFCD00008900
InChI Key SHOJXDKTYKFBRD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym mesityl oxide, 4-methyl-3-penten-2-one, 3-penten-2-one, 4-methyl, isopropylideneacetone, isobutenyl methyl ketone, methyl isobutenyl ketone, mesityloxid, mesityloxyde, 3-isohexen-2-one, isopropylidene acetone
PubChem CID 8858
IUPAC Name 4-methylpent-3-en-2-one
SMILES CC(=CC(=O)C)C

Specifications

Melting Point °C to 59°C
Density 0.856
Boiling Point 129°C to 130°C
Flash Point 30°C (86°F)
Assay Percent Range ≥90%
Refractive Index 1.444
Quantity 250 mL
UN Number UN1229
Beilstein 1361550
Merck Index 14,5908
Solubility Information Soluble in water(30g/L).
Formula Weight 98.15
Percent Purity ≥90%
Physical Form Liquid
Assay remainder 4-methyl-4-penten-2-one
Chemical Name or Material Mesityl Oxide
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Mesityl oxide, 90+%, remainder 4-methyl-4-penten-2-one
 Signal Word
  • Warning
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 4
  • Flammable liquid Category 3
 Hazard Statement
  • H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H302-Harmful if swallowed.
  • H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
  • H332-Harmful if inhaled.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
  • P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
  • P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 4-methyl-3-Penten-2-one, 4-methyl-4-Penten-2-one

RUO – Research Use Only

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