Description

3',4'-Dimethyl-3-Phenylpropiophenone is a specialized organic ketone compound with the CAS number 158511-72-9. It serves as a valuable intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, prized for its defined molecular structure that enables precise chemical transformations. This product is essential for research and development chemists and production units in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries, where it is utilized in the synthesis of complex molecules, including potential active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the multi-step synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used in research laboratories and pilot plants for constructing complex organic molecules with specific stereochemistry.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed as a precursor in the development of new crop protection agents and herbicides.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or intermediate in the synthesis of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a standard or starting material in methodological studies and process chemistry optimization.

Basic Information

Product Name	3',4'-Dimethyl-3-Phenylpropiophenone
CAS No.	158511-72-9
Molecular Formula	C18H20O
Molecular Weight	252.35 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(3,4-Dimethylphenyl)-3-phenylpropan-1-one; 3-Phenyl-1-(3,4-xylyl)-1-propanone; 3',4'-Dimethylpropiophenone, 3-Phenyl-; 3-Phenyl-1-(3,4-dimethylphenyl)propan-1-one; 158511-72-9; Propiophenone, 3',4'-dimethyl-3-phenyl-; 3-(Phenyl)-1-(3',4'-dimethylphenyl)-1-propanone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3',4'-Dimethyl-3-Phenylpropiophenone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.