1 -Phenyl-1 -ethanone
- Createtime： 2026-04-14
- Updatetime： 2026-09-30
Product Details
| useage |
Industrial use
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| deliveryInfo |
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| appearance |
liquid
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| Molecular Weight |
120.15
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| aliasen |
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| supplyCapacity |
50000MT/Month
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| harbor |
Qingdao,China
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| minorder |
1KG
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| Appearance |
Colorless transparent oily liquid
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Shandong Huashang Chemical Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise focused on industry of fine chemicals research and develop, produce and sale. Shandong Huashang Chemical Co., Ltd. is located in Shan Dong Ji Nan China. we have the ability to provide you high quality products. More than 90 % of our products are exported to developed countries and regions such as north America, Europe, Japan, South Korea and the Middle East.
Basic Information
Product Name: 1-Phenyl-1-ethanone
CAS Number: 98-86-2
Alias: Acetophenone, Methyl phenyl ketone
Molecular Formula: C8H8O
Molecular Weight: 120.15
IUPAC Name: 1-phenylethan-1-one
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Aromatic ketone
- Structural Features: Benzene ring directly connected to acetyl group; carbonyl group conjugated with benzene ring, active for electrophilic substitution, condensation and reduction reactions
Physical & Chemical Properties
- Appearance: Colorless transparent oily liquid
- Odor: Sweet almond-like aromatic scent
- Melting Point: 19.6 °C
- Boiling Point: 202 °C
- Flash Point: 82 °C (closed cup)
- Density (20℃): 1.028 g/cm3
- Solubility: Slightly soluble in water; miscible with ethanol, ether, benzene, propylene glycol and most organic solvents
- Stability: Stable at room temperature; resistant to weak acid/neutral conditions; undergoes aldol condensation under strong alkali; oxidized by strong oxidants to benzoic acid; light stable under sealed storage
Synthesis & Applications
Production Method
- Friedel-Crafts acylation: Benzene reacts with acetyl chloride under aluminum chloride catalysis
- Oxidation of ethylbenzene industrial route
Main Applications
- Fragrance raw material: Almond, cherry, floral essence blending spice
- Pharmaceutical intermediate: Raw material for antibiotics, anti-inflammatory and steroid drugs
- Organic synthesis reagent: Raw material for fine chemicals, chiral synthesis precursors
- Solvent & plastic auxiliary: High boiling solvent for resins, plasticizer auxiliary
Safety & Storage Instructions
GHS Hazard Classification
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Personal Protection
Organic vapor respirator, chemical splash goggles, nitrile gloves; operate in ventilated fume hood
Storage Condition
Hermetically sealed container, cool dark ventilated warehouse; isolate strong oxidants and strong alkaline substances
Transportation
General weakly flammable organic liquid; avoid high temperature, open flame and direct sunlight
Quality Specifications
- Purity: ≥99.0% (GC)
- Water content: ≤0.1%
- Chroma (Pt-Co): ≤10
- Acid value: ≤0.2 mgKOH/g
Information Summary Table
| Item | Specification |
| CAS Number | 98-86-2 |
| Product Name | 1-Phenyl-1-ethanone |
| Synonym | Acetophenone, Methyl phenyl ketone |
| Molecular Formula | C8H8O |
| Molecular Weight | 120.15 |
| Appearance | Colorless oily liquid with almond fragrance |
| Boiling Point | 202°C |
| Flash Point | 82°C |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water, miscible with common organic solvents |
| Purity Standard | ≥99.0% |
| Storage Condition | Sealed cool dark storage, away from oxidants and strong alkali |
| Hazard Property | Mild irritant to skin, eyes and respiratory tract |
| Main Usage | Fragrance blending spice, pharmaceutical synthetic intermediate, high boiling organic solvent |
