Mesitylene and Its Unique Structural and Chemical PropertiesIntroductionMesitylene, also known as 1,3,5-trimethylbenzene, is an organic compound composed of an aromatic benzene ring where three of the hydrogen atoms are substituted with methyl groups. It is a colorless liquid with a mild petroleum-like odor. 1,3,5-trimethylbenzene occurs naturally in coal tar and petroleum, but it can also...