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

• 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

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