Acetophenone, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Acetophenone is used as a raw material in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients such as dextropropoxyphene and phenylpropanolamine. It is employed in organic synthesis and as a polymerization catalyst for olefins. It is involved in the preparation of styrene, 1-phenylethanol. It is also used as a active component of coatings and inks. It reacts with formaldehyde to prepare resins. Further, it is used in textile coatings, in perfumes for orange blossom odor. In addition to this, it is used as a solvent in plastics, adhesives and a flavoring agent in foods.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Acetophenone is used as a raw material in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients such as dextropropoxyphene and phenylpropanolamine. It is employed in organic synthesis and as a polymerization catalyst for olefins. It is involved in the preparation of styrene, 1-phenylethanol. It is also used as a active component of coatings and inks. It reacts with formaldehyde to prepare resins. Further, it is used in textile coatings, in perfumes for orange blossom odor. In addition to this, it is used as a solvent in plastics, adhesives and a flavoring agent in foods.

Solubility
Miscible with water, chloroform, ethanol, ether, benzene and acetone. Slightly miscible with concentrated sulfuric acid.

Notes
Light sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases and strong reducing agents.

Specifications

• Melting Point: 19°C to 20°C
• Density: 1.03
• Boiling Point: 201°C to 203°C
• Flash Point: 76°C (169°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.5325
• Linear Formula: C₆H₅COCH₃
• Quantity: 500 mL
• Merck Index: 14,73
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water,chloroform,ethanol,ether,benzene and acetone. Slightly miscible with concentrated sulfuric acid.
• Formula Weight: 120.15
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Acetophenone

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H227-H302-H319
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H302-H319-H227 Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation. Combustible liquid.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P264b-P270-P280-P301+P312-P305+P351+P338-P330-P370+P378q-P501c
EINECSNumber	202-708-7
RTECSNumber	AM5250000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only