mesityl oxide

mes·i·tyl oxide

noun

A colorless oily liquid ketone, C₆H₁₀O, having a honey-like odor, obtained from acetones and used as a solvent and in lacquers, paints, and varnishes.

Origin of mesityl oxide

Greek mesītēs mediator (from its use as an intermediate in organic synthesis) ( from mesos middle ; see meso- . ) -yl

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Noun

(uncountable)

(chemistry) An Î±,Î²-unsaturated ketone, a colourless volatile liquid with a strong peppermint odour.

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