| Name | Mesitaldehyde |
| Synonyms | Mesitaldehyde MESITALDEHYDE 2-FORMYLMESITYLENE MESITYLENE-2-CARBALDEHYDE 2,4,6-TRIMETHYLBENZALDEHYDE 2,4,6-Trimethylbenzaldeliyde 2-FORMYL-1,3,5-TRIMETHYLBENZENE 2,4,6-Trimethylbenzaldehyde for synthesis |
| CAS | 487-68-3 |
| EINECS | 207-662-1 |
| InChIKey | HIKRJHFHGKZKRI-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Molecular Formula | C10H12O |
| Molar Mass | 148.2 |
| Density | 1.005g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
| Melting Point | 10-12°C(lit.) |
| Boling Point | 237°C(lit.) |
| Flash Point | 222°F |
| Solubility | Soluble in Chloroform |
| Vapor Presure | 0.0357mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Color | Clear colorless to yellow |
| BRN | 1364114 |
| Storage Condition | Keep in dark place,Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| Sensitive | Air Sensitive |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.553(lit.) |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Density 1.005 melting point 14°C boiling point 237°C refractive index 1.552-1.554 flash point 105°C |
| Use | For Organic synthesis |
| Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant![]() |
| Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
| Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | CU8500000 |
| FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 8-10-23 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29122900 |
| NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
| biological activity | Mesitaldehyde is an endogenous metabolite. |
| use | 2,4, 6-trimethylbenzaldehyde is an intermediate of the herbicide trimethylenone. It can be used for organic synthesis, and can make medicine and other fine chemical products. |
| production method | the preparation method is to add 1,3, 5-trimethylbenzene dropwise to a Cu(CO) 4-containing catalyst solution and pass CO, and react at 25 ℃ to obtain the product. |