CAS 721-04-0: 2-Phenoxy-1-phenylethanone

Description:2-Phenoxy-1-phenylethanone, with the CAS number 721-04-0, is an organic compound that belongs to the class of ketones. It features a phenyl group and a phenoxy group attached to a central carbon atom, making it an aromatic compound. This substance is typically characterized by its white to pale yellow crystalline appearance and has a relatively low solubility in water, but it is soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and acetone. The compound exhibits a distinct aromatic odor and is known for its applications in organic synthesis and as an intermediate in the production of various chemical products. Its chemical structure allows for potential reactivity in electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions. Additionally, 2-Phenoxy-1-phenylethanone may have photochemical properties, making it useful in photoinitiators for polymerization processes. As with many organic compounds, handling should be done with care, considering safety data and potential health effects.

Formula:C₁₄H₁₂O₂

InChI:InChI=1S/C14H12O2/c15-14(12-7-3-1-4-8-12)11-16-13-9-5-2-6-10-13/h1-10H,11H2

InChI key:InChIKey=KRSXGTAVHIDVPM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES:O=C(C=1C=CC=CC1)COC=2C=CC=CC2

Synonyms:
2-Phenoxy-1-phenyl-1-ethanone
2-Phenoxyacetophenone
Acetophenone, 2-phenoxy-
Ethanone, 2-Phenoxy-1-Phenyl-
NSC 7586
Phenoxymethyl Phenyl Ketone
Phenyl phenacyl ether
α-Phenoxyacetophenone
ω-Phenoxyacetophenone
2-Phenoxy-1-phenylethanone
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Found 5 products.

Product data	Purity	Price range	Estimated delivery
2-Phenoxyacetophenone REF: 3B-P2121CAS: 721-04-0	>98.0%(GC)	72.00 €~226.00 €	Wed 16 Apr 25
2'-Phenoxyacetophenone REF: IN-DA00FE9ACAS: 721-04-0	98%	To inquire	Wed 23 Apr 25
2-Phenoxy-1-phenylethanone REF: 54-OR91524CAS: 721-04-0	98%	32.00 €~1,362.00 €	Thu 24 Apr 25
2-Phenoxy-1-phenylethanone REF: 10-F459266CAS: 721-04-0	95.0%	43.00 €~460.00 €	Mon 28 Apr 25
2-Phenoxyacetophenone REF: 3D-AAA72104CAS: 721-04-0	Min. 95%	- - -	Discontinued product