Description

4-Ethylacetophenone is a high-purity aromatic ketone building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a critical intermediate in the production of fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and functional materials, offering reliable reactivity and structural versatility. It is primarily utilized by R&D laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and specialty chemical producers for applications requiring precise molecular architecture.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Fragrance and Flavor Synthesis: Used as a building block for creating specific aromatic notes in high-value perfumery and flavor compounds.
• Agrochemical Production: Intermediate in the manufacture of certain herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal and OLED Materials: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the production of specialty polymers and resins requiring specific ketone functionalities.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A versatile reagent for Friedel-Crafts acylation and other coupling reactions in academic and industrial R&D.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Ethylacetophenone
CAS No.	937-30-4
Molecular Formula	C10H12O
Molecular Weight	148.20 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(4-Ethylphenyl)ethanone; p-Ethylacetophenone; 4'-Ethylacetophenone; 4-Ethylphenyl methyl ketone; Methyl 4-ethylphenyl ketone; USEPA Pesticide Chemical Code 128997; NSC 406908; EINECS 213-340-5
EINECS	213-340-5

Quality Control

Our 4-Ethylacetophenone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. We support cGMP and ISO 9001 standards for pharmaceutical and industrial applications.

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 acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.525 - 1.535
Density (20°C)	0.995 - 1.015 g/mL

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