2,4,6-Trimethylphenylacetic acid, 98%

Name: 2,4,6-Trimethylphenylacetic acid, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-008209

About 2,4,6-Trimethylphenylacetic acid, 98%

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 2,4,6-Trimethylphenylacetic acid, a carboxylic acid registered under CAS number 4408-60-0 with a typical assay of 98%. With the molecular formula C11H14O2, it has a molar mass of 178.23 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 2-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)acetic acid. Alternative names: Mesitylacetic acid and (2,4,6-Trimethylphenyl)acetic acid.

It is supplied as white to light yellow to light orange powder or crystals. Literature values give a melting point of 170 °C. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for organic synthesis and API synthesis. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 1 g, 5 g, 25 g and 100 g packs, 2,4,6-Trimethylphenylacetic acid is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2,4,6-Trimethylphenylacetic acid, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-008209
CAS Number	4408-60-0
IUPAC name	2-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)acetic acid
Molecular formula	C₁₁H₁₄O₂
Molecular weight	178.23 g/mol
Exact mass	178.0994
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29399900
InChIKey	CQWMQAKKAHTCSC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1=CC(=C(C(=C1)C)CC(=O)O)C
PubChem CID	78123

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	White to light yellow to light orange powder or crystals
Melting point	170 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	2.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	37.3 Å²
Synonyms	Mesitylacetic acid, (2,4,6-Trimethylphenyl)acetic acid, Benzeneacetic acid, 2,4,6-trimethyl-, 2,4,6-Trimethylbenzeneacetic Acid, (2,4,6Trimethylphenyl)acetic acid, 2-Mesitylacetic acid, 2,4,6-Trimethylphenylacetic acid, Mesityleneacetic Acid, Mesityl acetic acid, 2-Mesityleneacetic acid, 2,4,6-Trimethulphenylacetic acid, Phengl methacrylate

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 2,4,6-Trimethylphenylacetic acid, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of 2,4,6-Trimethylphenylacetic acid, 98% is 4408-60-0. It is also known as Mesitylacetic acid, (2,4,6-Trimethylphenyl)acetic acid, Benzeneacetic acid, 2,4,6-trimethyl-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2,4,6-Trimethylphenylacetic acid, 98%?

2,4,6-Trimethylphenylacetic acid, 98% has the molecular formula C11H14O2 and a molecular weight of 178.23 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)acetic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2,4,6-Trimethylphenylacetic acid, 98% can I order?

We supply 2,4,6-Trimethylphenylacetic acid, 98% in (98%) grade, in 1 g, 5 g, 25 g, 100 g, 1 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 2,4,6-Trimethylphenylacetic acid, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of 2,4,6-Trimethylphenylacetic acid, 98% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 2,4,6-Trimethylphenylacetic acid, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2,4,6-Trimethylphenylacetic acid, 98% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.