Mesityl oxide
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| Mesityl oxide | |
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| Chemical name | 4-Methyl-3-penten-2-one |
| Other names | Mesityl oxide Isobutenyl methyl ketone Methyl isobutenyl ketone Isopropylidene acetone |
| Chemical formula | C6H10O |
| Molecular mass | 98.14 g/mol |
| CAS number | [141-79-7] |
| Density | 0.858 g/cm3 |
| SMILES | CC(C)=CC(C)=O |
| Properties | |
| Density and phase | 0.858 g/cm3 |
| Solubility in water | good |
| Other solvents | organic solvents |
| Melting point | -53 °C |
| Boiling point | 129 °C |
| Viscosity | ? cP at ? °C |
| Structure | |
| Dipole moment | ? D |
| Hazards | |
| MSDS | External MSDS |
| Main hazards | flammable |
| NFPA 704 | |
| Flash point | 87 °F |
| R/S statement | R: 10-20/21/22 S: 25 |
| RTECS number | SB4200000 |
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| Structure and properties |
n = 1.442 |
| Thermodynamic data |
Phase behaviour Solid, liquid, gas |
| Spectral data | UV, IR, NMR, MS |
| Related compounds | |
| Related compounds | diacetone alcohol acetone, benzylidene acetone |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
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Mesityl oxide is a ketone with the formula CH3C(O)CH=C(CH3)2. It is a This compound is a colorless, volatile liquid with a strong peppermint odor.
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[edit] Synthesis
It is prepared by the condensation of acetone to give diacetone alcohol, which readily dehydrates to give this compound. This type of reaction is called aldol reaction.
A futher condensation yields isophorone, which is also used as solvent.
[edit] Uses
Mesityl oxide is used a solvent and in the production of methyl isobutyl ketone.
[edit] References
- Merck Index, 11th Edition, 5811.
[edit] External links
Categories: Ketones | Alkenes | Solvents
