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Product Name: Mesitylene
Synonyms: 1,3,5-trimethyl-benzen;
1,3,5-trimethylbenzene (mesitylene);
1,3,5-trimethylbenzene(1,3,5-tmb);
Fleet-X;I,3,5-TrimethylbenzolG%305;Mesitylen
CAS: 108-67-8

Product Categories: Benzene derivates;Analytical Chemistry;
Standard Solution of Volatile Organic Compounds for Water & Soil Analysis;
Standard Solutions (VOC);Arenes;Building Blocks;
Chemical Synthesis;Organic Building Blocks

Mesitylene Chemical Properties
mp -45 °C
bp 163-166 °C(lit.)
vapor density 4.1 (vs air)
vapor pressure 14 mm Hg ( 55 °C)
refractive index n20/D 1.499(lit.)
Fp 112 °F
storage temp. 2-8°C
Water Solubility 2.9 g/L (20 ºC)
Stability: Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Safety Information
Hazard Codes Xi,N,F,T
Risk Statements 10-37-51/53-39/23/24/25-23/24/25-11
Safety Statements 61-45-36/37-16-7

Mesitylene Usage And Synthesis
Chemical Properties colourless liquid with an aromatic odour
General Description A colorless liquid with a peculiar odor. Insoluble in water and less dense than water. Flash point near 123°F. May be toxic by ingestion and inhalation. Used to make plastics and dyes.
Air & Water Reactions Flammable. Insoluble in water.

Molecular Formula: C9H12
Molecular Weight: 120.19
Hazard Symbols: Xi,N,F,T
UN Number: UN 2325 3/PG 3
WGKGermany: 2
PackingGroup: III
HS Code: 29029080

Molecular Formula: C9H12

Purity:	99% min
APHA color:	20 max
Water content:	0.1% max
Appearance:	clear colorless liquid
Total sulfur:	5ppm max
Density @15 C:	0.86~0.88
Melting point:	-44.72 C
Boiling point:	164.72 C
Refractive index @20 C:	1.4991
Packing:	165kg net iron drum or 20mt net ISO tank

Assay: 99.0%min

Assay : 99%