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Mesityl oxide, 90+%, remainder 4-methyl-4-penten-2-one, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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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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.
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 |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H226-H302+H312+H332 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H226-H302-H312-H332 |
Precautionary Statement | P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P312-P330-P363-P370+P378q-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: MESITYL OXIDE |
EINECSNumber | 205-502-5 |
RTECSNumber | SB4200000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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