- its
traditional source. It is a
precursor to
diverse fine chemicals. The
mesityl group (Mes) is a
substituent with the
formula C6H2Me3 and is
found in various...
-
Mesityl oxide is a α,β-unsaturated
ketone with the
formula CH3C(O)CH=C(CH3)2. This
compound is a colorless,
volatile liquid with a honey-like odor. It...
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Mesityl bromide is an
organic compound with the
formula (CH3)3C6H2Br. It is a
derivative of
mesitylene (1,3,5-trimethylbenzene) with one ring H replaced...
- vinylogous.
Examples of
unsaturated carbonyls are
acrolein (propenal),
mesityl oxide,
acrylic acid, and
maleic acid.
Unsaturated carbonyls can be prepared...
- acetone. It
undergoes dehydration to give the α,β-unsaturated
ketone called mesityl oxide.
Hydrogenation of
diacetone alcohol gives hexylene glycol. Condensation...
-
readily dehydrates to give 4-methylpent-3-en-2-one (commonly,
mesityl oxide).
Mesityl oxide is then
hydrogenated to give MIBK. Industrially,
these three...
-
commercial suppliers contains 5%
impurities including mesityl oxide,
which is not
removed by distillation.
Mesityl oxide can be
oxidized using acidified KMnO4 to...
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Dimesityldioxirane is a
substituted dioxirane with two
mesityl groups attached to the
dioxirane carbon. It is a
colorless crystalline substance stable...
-
diacetone alcohol and (by dehydration)
mesityl oxide in both
acidic and
basic conditions. The in situ
generation of
mesityl oxide adds
another reactive olefin...
- form the
hydroxyalkylated products, for
example in the
reaction of the
mesityl derivative of
glyoxal with benzene: As usual, the
aldehyde group is more...
