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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
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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A0459059 | Certificate of Analysis | 10/04/2024 | A15111.AK,A15111.AP,A15111.AE,A15111.AU |
A0455761 | Certificate of Analysis | 04/10/2023 | A15111.AK,A15111.AP,A15111.AE,A15111.AU |
GBFA016441 | Certificate of Analysis | 22/11/2021 | A15111.AK,A15111.AP,A15111.AE,A15111.AU |
10237117 | Certificate of Analysis | 22/11/2021 | A15111.AK,A15111.AP,A15111.AE,A15111.AU |
10218077 | Certificate of Analysis | 22/11/2021 | A15111.AK,A15111.AP,A15111.AE,A15111.AU |
Safety and Handling


- Mesityl oxide, 90+%, remainder 4-methyl-4-penten-2-one
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- 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.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 4-methyl-3-Penten-2-one, 4-methyl-4-Penten-2-one
RUO – Research Use Only
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