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AB75376

108-67-8 | Mesitylene

Packsize Purity Availability Price Discounted Price    Quantity
5g 97% in stock $26.00 $18.00 -   +
25g 97% in stock $34.00 $24.00 -   +
100g 97% in stock $74.00 $52.00 -   +
500g 97% in stock $251.00 $176.00 -   +

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Description
Catalog Number: AB75376
Chemical Name: Mesitylene
CAS Number: 108-67-8
Molecular Formula: C9H12
Molecular Weight: 120.19158
MDL Number: MFCD00008538
SMILES: Cc1cc(C)cc(c1)C
NSC Number: 9273

 

Computed Properties
Complexity: 55  
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1  
Heavy Atom Count: 9  
XLogP3: 3.4  

 

 

Upstream Synthesis Route
  • Mesitylene, also known as 1,3,5-trimethylbenzene, is a common solvent and reagent used in chemical synthesis. Its unique aromatic structure and reactivity make it a versatile compound with various applications in organic chemistry.In chemical synthesis, mesitylene is often employed as a solvent for reactions that require high temperatures or involve sensitive or reactive compounds. Its high boiling point and good solubility properties make it particularly useful in reactions such as Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation, where it can serve as both a solvent and a reactant.Mesitylene can also act as a ligand in coordination chemistry, forming complexes with transition metals that exhibit interesting reactivity and catalytic properties. Additionally, it can be used as a precursor in the synthesis of various organic compounds, such as mesityl oxide and mesityl boronic acid, both of which have diverse applications in the pharmaceutical and materials industries.Overall, mesitylene plays a crucial role in chemical synthesis by providing a stable and versatile platform for a wide range of reactions, making it a valuable tool for synthetic chemists seeking to access complex molecules efficiently.
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