Description

1-(4-sec-Butylphenyl)Ethanone is a specialized aromatic ketone compound, recognized by the CAS registry number 7645-81-0. This chemical serves as a valuable intermediate in the synthesis of more complex molecules, prized for its specific aromatic substitution pattern. It is primarily utilized by research and development teams and process chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

1-(4-sec-Butylphenyl)Ethanone is a versatile building block in organic synthesis. Its key applications include:

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a specific butyl-substituted acetophenone backbone.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a starting material or intermediate for dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or modifying agent in the development of specialty polymers and liquid crystals.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D laboratories exploring novel carbon-carbon bond formation and functional group transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(4-sec-Butylphenyl)Ethanone
CAS No.	7645-81-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₆O
Molecular Weight	176.26 g/mol
Synonyms	4'-sec-Butylacetophenone; 1-(4-(1-Methylpropyl)phenyl)ethanone; p-sec-Butylacetophenone; 4-(1-Methylpropyl)acetophenone; 4-Acetyl-sec-butylbenzene; Ethanone, 1-[4-(1-methylpropyl)phenyl]-; USAN
EINECS	231-600-2

Quality Control

Our 1-(4-sec-Butylphenyl)Ethanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay, impurity profile, and physical properties. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates for GMP or research-grade synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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