Name | 2,4,6-Trimethylbenzoic acid |
Synonyms | TMBA Mesitoic acid beta-isodurylicacid RARECHEM AL BO 0328 beta-Isodurylic acid 2,4,6-trimethylbenzoate Mesitylenecarboxylic acid 2,4,6-trimethyl-benzoicaci 2,4,6-Trimethylbenzoic acid 2,4,6-TRIMETHYLBENZOIC ACID 2-MESITYLENECARBOXYLIC ACID 2,4,6-Trimethyl Benzoic Acid Benzoicacid,2,4,6-trimethyl- Mesitylene-2-carboxylic acid |
CAS | 480-63-7 |
EINECS | 207-553-9 |
InChI | InChI=1/C10H12O2/c1-6-4-7(2)9(10(11)12)8(3)5-6/h4-5H,1-3H3,(H,11,12)/p-1 |
InChIKey | FFFIRKXTFQCCKJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | C10H12O2 |
Molar Mass | 164.2 |
Density | 1.0670 (estimate) |
Melting Point | 152-155 °C (lit.) |
Boling Point | 288.61°C (estimate) |
Flash Point | 138°C |
Water Solubility | 722.5mg/L(temperature not stated) |
Solubility | Chlorform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
Vapor Presure | 0.000639mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | Solid |
Color | White to Off-White |
BRN | 1866187 |
pKa | pK1:3.448 (25°C) |
Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
Refractive Index | 1.5198 (estimate) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Melting point 153-155°C |
Use | It can be used as an intermediate for dyes, pesticides, medicines and photoinitiators, and can be used for the synthesis of trimethylbenzoyl chloride, etc. |
Hazard Symbols | Xn - Harmful |
Risk Codes | 20/21/22 - Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. |
Safety Description | S22 - Do not breathe dust. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | DI0887010 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29163900 |
NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
Use | Used as an intermediate for dyes, pesticides, medicines and photoinitiators, and can be used to synthesize trimethylbenzoyl chloride, etc. |