2,4,6-Trimethylbenzoyl chloride, 98+%

Description

CAS: 938-18-1 | C10H11ClO | 182.647 g/mol

2,4,6-Trimethylbenzoyl chloride is used, in the presence of pyridine, to protect OH groups as mesitoate esters.

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Applications
2,4,6-Trimethylbenzoyl chloride is used, in the presence of pyridine, to protect OH groups as mesitoate esters.

Solubility
Reacts slowly with water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Recommended storage temperature: 2 - 8°C. Air and moisture sensitive. Store under nitrogen. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agent

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 938-18-1
• Molecular Formula: C10H11ClO
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 182.647
• MDL Number: MFCD00013650
• InChI Key: UKRQMDIFLKHCRO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: mesitoyl chloride, benzoyl chloride, 2,4,6-trimethyl, 2,4,6-trimethylbenzoylchloride, 2,4,6-trimethyl-benzoyl chloride, pubchem13234, acmc-209rno, 2-mesitylenecarbonyl chloride, ksc491c5b, 2,4,6trimethylbenzoyl chloride, 2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl cloride
• PubChem CID: 97038
• IUPAC Name: 2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl chloride
• SMILES: CC1=CC(=C(C(=C1)C)C(=O)Cl)C

• Density: 1.1
• Boiling Point: 143°C to 146°C (60 mmHg)
• Flash Point: >110°C (230°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.529
• Quantity: 50 g
• UN Number: UN3265
• Beilstein: 776108
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Solubility Information: Reacts slowly with water.
• Formula Weight: 182.65
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2,4,6-Trimethylbenzoyl chloride

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H314
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H314-H318 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary Statement	P260-P264b-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	213-339-6
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only