Description

1-Phenyl-1-Ethanone is a high-purity aromatic ketone, also widely known as acetophenone, serving as a fundamental building block in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its versatile reactivity, making it an essential intermediate for producing a wide range of fine chemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. This compound is primarily needed by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fragrance, and polymer industries for applications ranging from synthesis to flavoring agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key starting material in the synthesis of various APIs, including analgesics, hypnotics, and anti-inflammatory drugs.
• Fragrance & Flavor Ingredient: Used as a fragrance component in soaps, detergents, and perfumes, and as a flavoring agent in foods and tobacco due to its sweet, pungent odor reminiscent of orange blossom.
• Polymer & Resin Production: Acts as a photoinitiator and cross-linking agent in UV-curable coatings, inks, and adhesives.
• Organic Synthesis: Serves as a crucial precursor for synthesizing heterocyclic compounds, chalcones, and other fine chemicals via reactions like Friedel-Crafts acylation.
• Solvent & Plasticizer: Employed as a specialty solvent for cellulose esters and plastics, and as a plasticizer for various polymeric materials.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacturing of certain pesticides and herbicides.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Phenyl-1-Ethanone
CAS No.	98-86-2
Molecular Formula	C8H8O
Molecular Weight	120.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Acetophenone; Methyl phenyl ketone; Phenylethanone; Acetylbenzene; Hypnone; Benzoyl methide; Phenyl methyl ketone; 1-Phenylethanone
EINECS	202-708-7

Quality Control

Our 1-Phenyl-1-Ethanone is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, and we can support compliance with major pharmacopoeial standards (USP/EP) for pharmaceutical-grade material upon request.

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 strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.05%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.533 - 1.535
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.028 - 1.032

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