2,4,6-Trimethylphenylacetonitrile
Synonym(s):Mesitylacetonitrile
- CAS NO.：34688-71-6
- Empirical Formula: C11H13N
- Molecular Weight: 159.23
- MDL number: MFCD00013815
- EINECS: 252-151-9
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:19:05
What is 2,4,6-Trimethylphenylacetonitrile?
Chemical properties
white to off-white crystals or crystalline powder
The Uses of 2,4,6-Trimethylphenylacetonitrile
2,4,6-Trimethylphenylacetonitrile (Mesitylacetonitrile) may be used in the preparation of 2,4,6-trimethyl-,9-phenethylamine hydrochloride. It may also be employed in the synthesis of the following compounds:
- ethyl mesitylacetate
- α-mesitylacetoacetonitrile
- mesitylacetone
- β-hydroxy-a-mesitylacrylonitrile
- α-mesitylpropionic acid
- α-mesityl-8-phenylpropionitrile
The Uses of 2,4,6-Trimethylphenylacetonitrile
2-Mesitylacetonitrile, is an organic building block used in the synthesis of more complex compounds, such as Spiromesifen Metabolite (M225645). It can also be used in the novel synthetic route for the Anti-HIV Drug MC-1220 and its analogues.
General Description
2,4,6-Trimethylphenylacetonitrile is formed as an intermediate during the synthesis of mesitylacetic acid.
Properties of 2,4,6-Trimethylphenylacetonitrile
| Melting point: | 76-80 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 120 °C (1 mmHg) |
| Density | 1.0293 (rough estimate) |
| refractive index | 1.5466 (estimate) |
| Flash point: | 120°C/1mm |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
| form | Solid |
| color | White to Off-White |
| BRN | 1942677 |
| Exposure limits | NIOSH: IDLH 25 mg/m3 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 34688-71-6(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 2,4,6-Trimethylbenzyl cyanide(34688-71-6) |
Safety information for 2,4,6-Trimethylphenylacetonitrile
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. |
Computed Descriptors for 2,4,6-Trimethylphenylacetonitrile
New Products
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