| mesityl | <chemistry> A hypothetical radical formerly supposed to exist in mesityl oxide. <chemistry> Mesityl oxide, a volatile liquid having the odour of peppermint, obtained by certain dehydrating agents from acetone; formerly Synonym: dumasin. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| mesitylenate | <chemistry> A salt of mesitylenic acid. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| mesitylene | <chemistry> A colourless, fragrant liquid, C6H3(CH3)3, of the benzene series of hydrocarbons, obtained by distilling acetone with sulphuric acid. Mesitylenic. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| mesitylol | <chemistry> A crystalline substance obtained from mesitylene. Origin: Mesitylene + -ol. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |