Mesitylene- CAS NO.108-67-8

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Mesitylene Chemical Properties

mp	-45 °C
bp	163-166 °C(lit.)
density	0.8675
vapor density	4.1 (vs air)
vapor pressure	14 mm Hg ( 55 °C)
refractive index	n20/D 1.499(lit.)
Fp	112 °F
storage temp.	2-8°C
Water Solubility	2.9 g/L (20 ºC)
Merck	14,5907
BRN	906806
Stability:	Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
CAS DataBase Reference	108-67-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Benzene, 1,3,5-trimethyl-(108-67-8)
EPA Substance Registry System	Benzene, 1,3,5-trimethyl-(108-67-8)

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Mesitylene Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties	colourless liquid with an aromatic odour
General Description	A colorless liquid with a peculiar odor. Insoluble in water and less dense than water. Flash point near 123°F. May be toxic by ingestion and inhalation. Used to make plastics and dyes.
Air & Water Reactions	Flammable. Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile	TRIMETHYLBENZENE is incompatible with the following: Oxidizers, nitric acid .
Health Hazard	May cause toxic effects if inhaled or absorbed through skin. Inhalation or contact with material may irritate or burn skin and eyes. Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution.
Fire Hazard	HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. Containers may explode when heated. Many liquids are lighter than water.

Mesitylene Preparation Products And Raw materials

Raw materials	Sodium-->PROPYLENE-->Ethylenzene-->DOYLE DIRHODIUM CATALYST-RH2(4S-MEOX)4-->2-Amino-3-chlorobenzoic acid-->1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene-->1,2,4,5-Tetramethylbenzene-->Heavy aromatics
Preparation Products	Anisic aldehyde-->3-Hydroxybenzoic acid-->O-Mesitylenesulfonylhydroxylamine-->MESITYLACETIC ACID-->2,4,6-Trimethylaniline-->Levodopa-->2-Mesitylenesulfonyl chloride-->Reactive Blue 74-->3,5-Dimethylbenzoic acid-->VANILLA EXTRACT-->2,4-MESITYLENEDISULFONYL DICHLORIDE-->Mesitaldehyde-->2,4,6-Trimethybromombenzene -->Trimesic acid-->2-NITROMESITYLENE