Mesitylene, 99%, Extra Pure, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 108-67-8
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₁₂
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 120.19
• MDL Number: MFCD00008538
• InChI Key: AUHZEENZYGFFBQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: mesitylene, sym-trimethylbenzene, benzene, 1,3,5-trimethyl, fleet-x, trimethylbenzol, 3,5-dimethyltoluene, s-trimethylbenzene, hsdb 92, 2,4,6-trimethylbenzene, 1,3,5-trimethyl-benzene
• PubChem CID: 7947
• ChEBI: CHEBI:34833
• IUPAC Name: 1,3,5-trimethylbenzene
• SMILES: CC1=CC(=CC(=C1)C)C

• Melting Point: -45.0°C
• Density: 0.8675g/mL
• Boiling Point: 163.0°C to 166.0°C
• Flash Point: 44°C
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 98.5% min. (GC)
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Linear Formula: C₆H₃(CH₃)₃
• Refractive Index: 1.4980 to 1.5000
• Quantity: 250 mL
• Beilstein: 05, 406
• Merck Index: 15, 5977
• Specific Gravity: 0.8675
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 2.9g/L (20°C). Other solubilities: miscible with alcohol,benzene and ether
• Viscosity: 0.834 mm2/s (20°C)
• Formula Weight: 120.19
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Grade: Extra Pure
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Mesitylene

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Mesitylene

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Flammable liquid Category 3
• Aspiration toxicity Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2

Hazard Statement

• H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
• H304-May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
• H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
• P331-Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.

RUO – Research Use Only