Mesitaldehyde, 97%

Description

CAS: 487-68-3 | C10H12O | 148.21 g/mol

Mesitaldehyde is used in organic synthesis, and also used as medicine and other fine chemical products.

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Applications
Mesitaldehyde is used in organic synthesis, and also used as medicine and other fine chemical products.

Solubility
Soluble in Chloroform

Notes
Air Sensitive. Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 487-68-3
• Molecular Formula: C10H12O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 148.21
• MDL Number: MFCD00003341
• InChI Key: HIKRJHFHGKZKRI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: mesitaldehyde, mesitylaldehyde, benzaldehyde, 2,4,6-trimethyl, 2-mesitylenecarboxaldehyde, mesitylenecarboxaldehyde, 2-formylmesitylene, 2,4,6-trimethyl-benzaldehyde, isodural, mesityl aldehyde, b-isodural
• PubChem CID: 10254
• IUPAC Name: 2,4,6-trimethylbenzaldehyde
• SMILES: CC1=CC(C)=C(C=O)C(C)=C1

• Melting Point: 14°C
• Density: 1.005
• Boiling Point: 237°C
• Flash Point: 106°C (222°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.554
• Quantity: 50 g
• Beilstein: 1364114
• Sensitivity: Air Sensitive
• Solubility Information: Soluble in Chloroform
• Formula Weight: 148.21
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Mesitaldehyde

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	207-662-1
RTECSNumber	CU8500000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only