Description

2-Methylphenylacetone is a versatile aromatic ketone intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure makes it a valuable precursor for the production of complex pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. This compound is essential for research and development laboratories and industrial-scale manufacturers seeking reliable, high-purity building blocks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with specific aromatic substitution patterns.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacturing of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the 2-methylphenyl moiety is required.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a building block for dyes, pigments, and other specialty organic compounds.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Employed in the research and development of aromatic molecules for industrial applications.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development and scaling novel synthetic routes in organic chemistry.
• Material Science: Potential intermediate in the synthesis of monomers or ligands for advanced polymeric and coordination compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methylphenylacetone
CAS No.	51052-00-7
Molecular Formula	C10H12O
Molecular Weight	148.20 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(2-Methylphenyl)-2-propanone; 2-Methylbenzyl methyl ketone; 2'-Methylphenylacetone; o-Methylphenylacetone; 2-Methyl-1-phenylethanone; 2-Methylphenylethanone; (2-Methylphenyl)acetone; USAF EK-1885
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methylphenylacetone is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to verify identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and strong acids. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. The container should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	≤ 2.0% total
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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