Description

Phenacyl Acetate is a versatile organic ester compound with the CAS registry number 2243-35-8. It serves as a valuable chemical intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, prized for its reactive phenacyl group. This compound is essential for research and development chemists, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and fine chemical producers seeking to create complex molecules for active ingredients, fragrances, and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of various drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Used as a precursor or protecting group reagent in multi-step synthetic routes for complex organic compounds.
• Fragrance and Flavor Industry: Serves as a starting material for the production of specific aroma chemicals and flavor components.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the research and manufacturing of certain pesticides and herbicides.
• Photochemistry Research: Utilized in studies involving photoremovable protecting groups due to the light-sensitive nature of the phenacyl moiety.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Employed in methodological development and the creation of novel chemical entities for material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	Phenacyl Acetate
CAS No.	2243-35-8
Molecular Formula	C10H10O3
Molecular Weight	178.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Acetic Acid Phenacyl Ester; 2-Acetoxyacetophenone; ω-Acetoxyacetophenone; Phenacyl ethanoate; Acetophenone, 2-(acetyloxy)-; Acetylglycolphenone; α-Acetoxyacetophenone; 2-Phenacyl acetate
EINECS	218-817-8

Quality Control

Our Phenacyl Acetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our industrial and research clients. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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, sparks, and open flame. 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	48 - 52 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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