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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Applications
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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 141-79-7
• Molecular Formula: C6H10O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 98.145
• MDL Number: MFCD00008900
• InChI Key: SHOJXDKTYKFBRD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: mesityl oxide, 4-methyl-3-penten-2-one, 3-penten-2-one, 4-methyl, isopropylideneacetone, isobutenyl methyl ketone, methyl isobutenyl ketone, mesityloxid, mesityloxyde, 3-isohexen-2-one, isopropylidene acetone
• PubChem CID: 8858
• IUPAC Name: 4-methylpent-3-en-2-one
• SMILES: CC(=CC(=O)C)C

• Melting Point: -59°C
• Density: 0.856
• Boiling Point: 129°C to 130°C
• Flash Point: 30°C (86°F)
• Assay Percent Range: ≥90%
• Odor: honigähnlich
• Refractive Index: 1.444
• Quantity: 100 mL
• UN Number: UN1229
• Beilstein: 1361550
• Merck Index: 14,5908
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water(30g/L).
• Formula Weight: 98.15
• Percent Purity: ≥90%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Assay: remainder 4-methyl-4-penten-2-one
• Chemical Name or Material: Mesityl oxide

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Mesityl oxide, 90+%, remainder 4-methyl-4-penten-2-one

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Flammable liquid Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.

Precautionary Statement

• 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.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 4-methyl-3-penten-2-one, 4-methyl-4-penten-2-one

RUO – Research Use Only