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Mesityl oxide

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Mesityl oxide
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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.[3]

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Synthesis

It is prepared by the aldol condensation of acetone to give diacetone alcohol, which readily dehydrates to give this compound.[4][5]

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Phorone and isophorone may be formed under the same conditions. Isophorone originates via a Michael addition:

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Phorone is formed by continued aldol condensation:

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Uses

Mesityl oxide is used as a solvent and in the production of methyl isobutyl ketone by hydrogenation:[5]

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Further hydrogenation gives 4-methyl-2-pentanol (methyl isobutyl carbinol).

Dimedone is another established use of mesityl oxide.

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