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Basic Information
Product Name: 1-Phenyl-1-ethanone
CAS Number: 98-86-2
Alias: Acetophenone, Methyl phenyl ketone
Molecular Formula: C8H8O
Molecular Weight: 120.15
IUPAC Name: 1-phenylethan-1-one
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Aromatic ketone
- Structural Features: Benzene ring directly connected to acetyl group; carbonyl group conjugated with benzene ring, active for electrophilic substitution, condensation and reduction reactions
Physical & Chemical Properties
- Appearance: Colorless transparent oily liquid
- Odor: Sweet almond-like aromatic scent
- Melting Point: 19.6 °C
- Boiling Point: 202 °C
- Flash Point: 82 °C (closed cup)
- Density (20℃): 1.028 g/cm3
- Solubility: Slightly soluble in water; miscible with ethanol, ether, benzene, propylene glycol and most organic solvents
- Stability: Stable at room temperature; resistant to weak acid/neutral conditions; undergoes aldol condensation under strong alkali; oxidized by strong oxidants to benzoic acid; light stable under sealed storage
Synthesis & Applications
Production Method
- Friedel-Crafts acylation: Benzene reacts with acetyl chloride under aluminum chloride catalysis
- Oxidation of ethylbenzene industrial route
Main Applications
- Fragrance raw material: Almond, cherry, floral essence blending spice
- Pharmaceutical intermediate: Raw material for antibiotics, anti-inflammatory and steroid drugs
- Organic synthesis reagent: Raw material for fine chemicals, chiral synthesis precursors
- Solvent & plastic auxiliary: High boiling solvent for resins, plasticizer auxiliary
Safety & Storage Instructions
GHS Hazard Classification
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Personal Protection
Organic vapor respirator, chemical splash goggles, nitrile gloves; operate in ventilated fume hood
Storage Condition
Hermetically sealed container, cool dark ventilated warehouse; isolate strong oxidants and strong alkaline substances
Transportation
General weakly flammable organic liquid; avoid high temperature, open flame and direct sunlight
Quality Specifications
- Purity: ≥99.0% (GC)
- Water content: ≤0.1%
- Chroma (Pt-Co): ≤10
- Acid value: ≤0.2 mgKOH/g
Information Summary Table
| Item | Specification |
| CAS Number | 98-86-2 |
| Product Name | 1-Phenyl-1-ethanone |
| Synonym | Acetophenone, Methyl phenyl ketone |
| Molecular Formula | C8H8O |
| Molecular Weight | 120.15 |
| Appearance | Colorless oily liquid with almond fragrance |
| Boiling Point | 202°C |
| Flash Point | 82°C |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water, miscible with common organic solvents |
| Purity Standard | ≥99.0% |
| Storage Condition | Sealed cool dark storage, away from oxidants and strong alkali |
| Hazard Property | Mild irritant to skin, eyes and respiratory tract |
| Main Usage | Fragrance blending spice, pharmaceutical synthetic intermediate, high boiling organic solvent |
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