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554308

2,4,6-Trimethylphenylacetonitrile

97%

Synonym(s):

Mesitylacetonitrile

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)3C6H2CH2CN
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
159.23
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
EC Number:
252-151-9
MDL number:
Assay:
97%
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assay

97%

mp

76-80 °C (lit.)

functional group

nitrile

SMILES string

Cc1cc(C)c(CC#N)c(C)c1

InChI

1S/C11H13N/c1-8-6-9(2)11(4-5-12)10(3)7-8/h6-7H,4H2,1-3H3

InChI key

SDKQOGSGNPGPRN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

2,4,6-Trimethylphenylacetonitrile is formed as an intermediate during the synthesis of mesitylacetic acid.

Application

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


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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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A synthesis of α-mesitylpropiomesitylene.
Fuson RC, et al.
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 9(2), 187-192 (1944)
Mescaline analogs. Iii. 2, 4, 6-trialkyl-and 3, 4-dihydroxy-5-methoxy-β-phenethylamines.
Benington F, et al.
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 20(9), 187-192 (1944)
Mesitylacetic acid.
Fuson RC and Rabjohn N.
Organic Syntheses, 69-69 (1955)



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SKUGTIN
554308-5G04061832100906