mesityl oxide

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mes·i·tyl oxide (m

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An oily liquid, (CH₃)₂C:CHCOCH₃, obtained from acetones and used as a solvent and in lacquers, paints, and varnishes.

[Greek mests, mediator (from its use as an intermediate in organic synthesis) (from mesos, middle; see meso-) + -yl.]

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