MESITYLACETIC ACID
Synonym(s):2,4,6-Trimethylphenylacetic acid
- CAS NO.:4408-60-0
- Empirical Formula: C11H14O2
- Molecular Weight: 178.23
- MDL number: MFCD00014368
- EINECS: 224-556-0
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-04-24 14:58:44
What is MESITYLACETIC ACID?
Chemical properties
White to tan solid
The Uses of MESITYLACETIC ACID
Mesitylacetic acid may be used to synthesize 2,4,6-trimethvlbenzyl mesitylacetate.
General Description
α2-Chloroisodurene and mesitylacetonitrile are formed as intermediates during the synthesis of mesitylacetic acid. Mesitylacetic acid can be synthesized from mesitylene.
Properties of MESITYLACETIC ACID
| Melting point: | 167-171 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 270.46°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 1.0292 (rough estimate) |
| refractive index | 1.5090 (estimate) |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| pka | 4.40±0.10(Predicted) |
| form | powder to crystal |
| color | White to Light yellow to Light orange |
| BRN | 2209880 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 4408-60-0(CAS DataBase Reference) |
Safety information for MESITYLACETIC ACID
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up. |
Computed Descriptors for MESITYLACETIC ACID
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