2,4,6-Trimethylbenzoyl chloride, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11417027	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A14407.09	10 g
11427027	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A14407.18	50 g
11437027	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A14407.30	250 g

Description

2,4,6-Trimethylbenzoyl chloride is used, in the presence of pyridine, to protect OH groups as mesitoate esters.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
2,4,6-Trimethylbenzoyl chloride is used, in the presence of pyridine, to protect OH groups as mesitoate esters.

Solubility
Reacts slowly with water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Recommended storage temperature: 2 - 8°C. Air and moisture sensitive. Store under nitrogen. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agent

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 938-18-1
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 182.647
• InChI Key: UKRQMDIFLKHCRO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 97038
• SMILES: CC1=CC(=C(C(=C1)C)C(=O)Cl)C

• Molecular Formula: C10H11ClO
• MDL Number: MFCD00013650
• Synonym: mesitoyl chloride, benzoyl chloride, 2,4,6-trimethyl, 2,4,6-trimethylbenzoylchloride, 2,4,6-trimethyl-benzoyl chloride, pubchem13234, acmc-209rno, 2-mesitylenecarbonyl chloride, ksc491c5b, 2,4,6trimethylbenzoyl chloride, 2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl cloride
• IUPAC Name: 2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl chloride

Specifications

• CAS: 938-18-1
• Boiling Point: 143°C to 146°C (60 mmHg)
• Molecular Formula: C10H11ClO
• MDL Number: MFCD00013650
• Beilstein: 776108
• Synonym: mesitoyl chloride, benzoyl chloride, 2,4,6-trimethyl, 2,4,6-trimethylbenzoylchloride, 2,4,6-trimethyl-benzoyl chloride, pubchem13234, acmc-209rno, 2-mesitylenecarbonyl chloride, ksc491c5b, 2,4,6trimethylbenzoyl chloride, 2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl cloride
• InChI Key: UKRQMDIFLKHCRO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: 2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl chloride
• PubChem CID: 97038
• Percent Purity: ≥98%

• Density: 1.1
• Flash Point: >110°C (230°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.529
• UN Number: UN3265
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Solubility Information: Reacts slowly with water.
• SMILES: CC1=CC(=C(C(=C1)C)C(=O)Cl)C
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 182.647
• Formula Weight: 182.65
• Chemical Name or Material: 2,4,6-Trimethylbenzoyl chloride

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H314-H318
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Causes serious eye damage.

P260-P264b-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P501c

H314

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

Product Identifier

• 2,4,6-Trimethylbenzoyl chloride

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B

Hazard Statement

• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• EUH029-Contact with water liberates toxic gas.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
• P402+P404-Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2,4,6-Trimethylbenzoyl chloride

RUO – Research Use Only