mesitaldehyde
benzaldehyde, 2,4,6-trimethyl-
Identification
| Name | mesitaldehyde |
| CAS Number | 487-68-3 |
| EINECS | 207-662-1 |
| FDA UNII | 4W00MG84DR |
| Molecular Formula | C10 H12 O |
| Molecular Weight | 148.20484000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00003341 |
| Nikkaji Number | J113.341A |
| Beilstein | 1364114 |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 1.01900 to 1.02200 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 8.489 to 8.514 |
| Refractive Index | 1.55200 to 1.55400 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Melting Point | 14.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 238.50 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Flash Point | 222.00 °F. TCC ( 105.56 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 3.020 (est) |
| Soluble in | water, 106 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | natural substances and extractives |
| Recommendation for mesitaldehyde usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for mesitaldehyde flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
benzaldehyde, 2,4,6-trimethyl-
mesityl aldehyde
mesitylaldehyde
2-
mesitylene carboxaldehyde
2,4,6-
trimethyl benzaldehyde
2,4,6-
trimethylbenzaldehyde
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