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mesityl oxide
(CH3)2C_CHCOCH3 A colorless, oily liquid with a honeylike odor; solidifies at _41.5_C; used as a solvent for resins, particularly vinyl resins, many gums, and nitrocellulose; also used in lacquers, paints, and varnishes.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Chemistry
- Category: Organic chemistry
- Company: McGraw-Hill
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