3-Methoxyphenylacetone, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

3-Methoxyphenylacetone is employed in the preparation of optically active cyanohydrins. It is also used in the synthesis of central nervous system (CNS) active compounds. Further, it plays an important role in the preparation of 4-amino-3-methoxypropiophenone.

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Applications
3-Methoxyphenylacetone is employed in the preparation of optically active cyanohydrins. It is also used in the synthesis of central nervous system (CNS) active compounds. Further, it plays an important role in the preparation of 4-amino-3-methoxypropiophenone.

Solubility
Miscible with dimethyl sulfoxide.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and bases.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 3027-13-2
• Molecular Formula: C10H12O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 164.20
• MDL Number: MFCD00008771
• InChI Key: RMMRRRLPDBJBQL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 3-methoxyphenylacetone, 1-3-methoxyphenyl propan-2-one, 1-3-methoxyphenyl acetone, 3-methoxyphenyl acetone, m-methoxyphenyl acetone, m-methoxyphenylacetone, 2-propanone, 1-3-methoxyphenyl, 3-methoxyphenyl methyl ketone, acmc-1ai0k
• PubChem CID: 76410
• IUPAC Name: 1-(3-methoxyphenyl)propan-2-one
• SMILES: COC1=CC=CC(CC(C)=O)=C1

• Density: 1.078
• Boiling Point: 258°C to 260°C
• Flash Point: >110°C (230°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.5252
• Quantity: 5 g
• Beilstein: 2044357
• Solubility Information: Miscible with dimethyl sulfoxide.
• Formula Weight: 164.2
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: 3-Methoxyphenylacetone

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	221-191-9
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only