Mesitylene
TL;DR: Mesitylene (CAS 108-67-8) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C9H12 and molecular weight 120.0939 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
1,3,5-trimethylbenzene
Also Known As: 1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene, sym-Trimethylbenzene, Trimethylbenzol, Fleet-X, 3,5-Dimethyltoluene
Application Areas
Top 5 of 21 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C9H12 |
| Molecular Weight | 120.0939 g/mol |
| XLogP | 3.4 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 0.0 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 0 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 120.0939 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 9 |
| Complexity | 55.0 |
| Melting Point | -49 °F (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Boiling Point | 329 °F at 760 mmHg (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Density | 0.86 (NIOSH, 2024) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Flash Point | 122 °F (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Vapor Pressure | 2 mmHg (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction: 1.49541 at 18 °C/D |
| Solubility | 0.002 % (NIOSH, 2024) |
| SMILES | CC1=CC(=CC(=C1)C)C |
| InChIKey | AUHZEENZYGFFBQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Mesitylene is used in complex organic molecule assembly across discovery and process chemistry, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Mesitylene (CAS 108-67-8) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
Mesitylene (CAS 108-67-8) is a organic building block with the molecular formula C9H12 and a molecular weight of 120.09 g/mol. Key physical properties include a density of 0.86 (NIOSH, 2024) - Less dense than water; will float g/cm³, a solubility: 0.002 % (NIOSH, 2024). It is also known as 1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene and sym-Trimethylbenzene.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Mesitylene
Property Insights of Mesitylene
The XLogP value of 3.4 indicates that Mesitylene is lipophilic (fat-soluble), which may influence its absorption, distribution, and formulation strategy. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 0.0 Ų, Mesitylene exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Mesitylene has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 0 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Mesitylene?
The CAS number of Mesitylene is 108-67-8.
What is the molecular formula of Mesitylene?
The molecular formula of Mesitylene is C9H12.
What is the molecular weight of Mesitylene?
The molecular weight of Mesitylene is 120.0939 g/mol.
What are the applications of Mesitylene?
Mesitylene is used in complex organic molecule assembly across discovery and process chemistry, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Mesitylene (CAS...
Where can I buy Mesitylene?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Mesitylene?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for Mesitylene and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.