2,4,6-Trimethylbenzoyl chloride, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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

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