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Acetophenone, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Acetophenone is used as a raw material in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients such as dextropropoxyphene and phenylpropanolamine. It is employed in organic synthesis and as a polymerization catalyst for olefins. It is involved in the preparation of styrene, 1-phenylethanol. It is also used as a active component of coatings and inks. It reacts with formaldehyde to prepare resins. Further, it is used in textile coatings, in perfumes for orange blossom odor. In addition to this, it is used as a solvent in plastics, adhesives and a flavoring agent in foods.
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Acetophenone is used as a raw material in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients such as dextropropoxyphene and phenylpropanolamine. It is employed in organic synthesis and as a polymerization catalyst for olefins. It is involved in the preparation of styrene, 1-phenylethanol. It is also used as a active component of coatings and inks. It reacts with formaldehyde to prepare resins. Further, it is used in textile coatings, in perfumes for orange blossom odor. In addition to this, it is used as a solvent in plastics, adhesives and a flavoring agent in foods.
Solubility
Miscible with water, chloroform, ethanol, ether, benzene and acetone. Slightly miscible with concentrated sulfuric acid.
Notes
Light sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases and strong reducing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 19°C to 20°C |
Density | 1.03 |
Boiling Point | 201°C to 203°C |
Flash Point | 76°C (169°F) |
Linear Formula | C6H5COCH3 |
Refractive Index | 1.5325 |
Quantity | 500 mL |
Merck Index | 14,73 |
Solubility Information | Miscible with water,chloroform,ethanol,ether,benzene and acetone. Slightly miscible with concentrated sulfuric acid. |
Formula Weight | 120.15 |
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Safety and Handling
- Acetophenone, 99%
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Acetophenone
RUO – Research Use Only
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