It is commonly used as a precursor in the synthesis of various organic compounds, including pharmaceuticals, fragrances, and dyes.

Mesitaldehyde is a derivative of benzaldehyde, with three methyl groups attached to the benzene ring at positions 2, 4, and 6.

There are many other methods such as oxidation of acetylmesitylene by potassium permanganate, reduction of mesitoyl chloride, reaction of mesityllithum with iron pentacarbonyl, etc.

[4] It is primarily used as an intermediate in organic synthesis for various products such as pharmaceuticals, dyes, and fragrances.

Due to its reactive nature, mesitaldehyde itself isn't likely the final drug molecule in medications.