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Mesityl oxide, 90+%, remainder 4-methyl-4-penten-2-one, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A15111.AK
250 mL, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Mesityl oxide, 90+%, remainder 4-methyl-4-penten-2-one, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A15111.AK
250 mL, Each
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Catalog number: A15111.AK
also known as A15111-AK
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
141-79-7
IUPAC Name
4-methylpent-3-en-2-one
Molecular Formula
C6H10O
InChI Key
SHOJXDKTYKFBRD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC(C)=CC(C)=O
Appearance (Color)
Clear colorless to pale yellow
Form
Liquid
Assay (GC)
≥90.0% (major component)
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms
Refractive Index
1.4415-1.4465 @ 20?C

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.

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

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.
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