mesityl oxide


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mes·i·tyl oxide

(mĕs′ĭ-tĭl)
n.
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.
[Greek mesītēs, mediator (from its use as an intermediate in organic synthesis) (from mesos, middle; see meso-) + -yl.]
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