Description

2'-Phenoxyacetophenone is a versatile aromatic ketone compound that serves as a critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both phenoxy and acetylphenyl groups, makes it a valuable building block for creating complex molecules with specific functionalities. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with complex ether and ketone backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its phenoxy moiety is incorporated into the final product.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a starting material or intermediate in the development of electron-transporting or host materials for OLED displays and lighting.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a scaffold for creating novel ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Polymer Chemistry: Utilized in the synthesis of specialty monomers and polymers, including polyarylates and other high-performance engineering plastics.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Employed as an intermediate for synthesizing specific aromatic compounds used in complex fragrance formulations.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cross-coupling reactions and carbonyl chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2'-Phenoxyacetophenone
CAS No.	721-04-0
Molecular Formula	C14H12O2
Molecular Weight	212.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Phenoxyacetophenone; Phenoxyacetophenone; 1-(2-Phenoxyphenyl)ethanone; o-Phenoxyacetophenone; 2-Acetylphenyl phenyl ether; Ethanone, 1-[2-(phenoxy)phenyl]-; NSC 403697
EINECS	211-963-8

Quality Control

Our 2'-Phenoxyacetophenone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability, consistency, 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 strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

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%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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