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4'-Methylacetophenone, 96%
Description
4'-Methylacetophenone is used as a flavoring agent. It reacts with morpholine to get 4-(p-tolyl-thioacetyl)-morpholine in the presence of sulfur as a reagent. Further, it is used as an intermediate in the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients, perfumes and cosmetics.
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4′-Methylacetophenone is used as a flavoring agent. It reacts with morpholine to get 4-(p-tolyl-thioacetyl)-morpholine in the presence of sulfur as a reagent. Further, it is used as an intermediate in the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients, perfumes and cosmetics.
Solubility
Miscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases and strong reducing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | -19°C |
Density | 1.01 |
Boiling Point | 224°C to 226°C |
Flash Point | 92°C (197°F) |
Refractive Index | 1.534 |
Quantity | 50 g |
Beilstein | 606053 |
Solubility Information | Miscible with water. |
Formula Weight | 134.18 |
Percent Purity | 96% |
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Safety and Handling

- 4'-Methylacetophenone
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : p-Methylacetophenone
RUO – Research Use Only
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