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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: 2023-04-23 13:52:06
2,4,6-Trimethylphenylacetonitrile Structural

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)
ghs
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

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