mesityl
/ˈmɛsɪtɪl/ /ˈmɛsɪtʌɪl/Chemistry
noun
A cyclic hydrocarbon group or radical derived from mesitylene, either (CH3)2C6H3CH2 (3,5-dimethylbenzyl) or (now usually) specifically (CH3)3C6H3 (2,4,6-trimethylphenyl). Usually attributive or as a formative element in chemical names.
Origin
Mid 19th century (in an earlier sense). From mesite + -yl.
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