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1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene , StandardforGC,≥99.0%(GC) , 108-67-8

Synonym(s):
1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene;Mesitylene solution

CAS NO.:108-67-8

Empirical Formula: C9H12

Molecular Weight: 120.19

MDL number: MFCD00008538

EINECS: 203-604-4

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: -45 °C
Boiling point: 163-166 °C(lit.)
Density  0.864 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor density  4.1 (vs air)
vapor pressure  14 mm Hg ( 55 °C)
refractive index  n20/D 1.499(lit.)
Flash point: 112 °F
storage temp.  2-8°C
solubility  Miscible with alcohol, benzene, ether (Windholz et al., 1983), and trimethylbenzene isomers.
pka >14 (Schwarzenbach et al., 1993)
form  Liquid
color  Clear colorless
Odor Threshold 0.17ppm
explosive limit 0.88-6.1%, 100°F
Water Solubility  2.9 g/L (20 ºC)
Merck  14,5907
BRN  906806
Henry's Law Constant 4.03, 4.60, 5.71, 6.73, and 9.63 at 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 °C, respectively (EPICS, Ashworth et al.,1988)
Exposure limits NIOSH REL: TWA 25 ppm (125 mg/m3); ACGIH TLV: TWA for mixed isomers 25 ppm (adopted).
Dielectric constant 3.4(Ambient)
Stability: Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
InChIKey AUHZEENZYGFFBQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP 3.42 at 20℃
CAS DataBase Reference 108-67-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Benzene, 1,3,5-trimethyl-(108-67-8)
EPA Substance Registry System 1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene (108-67-8)

Description and Uses

Mesitylene is a clear, colorless liquid with a distinctive, aromatic odor. Molecular weight= 120.21; Specific gravity (H2O:1)= 0.86;Boiling point=165℃; Freezing/Melting point=45℃; Vapor pressure= 2 mmHg at 20℃; Flash point=50℃ (cc); Autoignition temperature=559℃. Hazard Identification (based on NFPA-704 M Rating System): Health 0, Flammability 2, Reactivity 0. Practically insoluble in water; solubility= 0.002%.

Intermediate, including anthraquinone vat dyes, UV oxidation stabilizers for plastics.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS02,GHS07,GHS08,GHS09
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H226-H304-H315-H332-H335-H411
Precautionary statements  P210-P273-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340+P312-P331
Hazard Codes  Xi,N,F,T
Risk Statements  10-37-51/53-39/23/24/25-23/24/25-11-37/38
Safety Statements  61-45-36/37-16-7
RIDADR  UN 2325 3/PG 3
OEB A
OEL TWA: 25 ppm (125 mg/m3)
WGK Germany  2
RTECS  OX6825000
10
Autoignition Temperature 1022 °F
Hazard Note  Irritant/Flammable
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  3
PackingGroup  III
HS Code  29029080
Hazardous Substances Data 108-67-8(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity LD50 (inhalation) for rats 24 g/m3/4-h (quoted, RTECS, 1985).

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