3-Methylphenylacetone

CAS: 18826-61-4

Ref. 3D-FM70307

Product Information

• Name: 3-Methylphenylacetone
• Synonyms: 3-Tolylacetone
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 3-Methylphenylacetone is a dioxane with functional groups, which can be synthesized by coupling of acetoacetate and nitrobenzene. 3-Methylphenylacetone is a versatile precursor for the synthesis of various esters, such as phenylethyl acetate. This compound can also be deacylated to form 3-methylphenol, which is used in the synthesis of nitrophenols. In addition, 3-methylphenylacetone can be used in the production of acetophenones, ketones, and other aromatic compounds by using catalysts such as iodine or phosphoric acid. Nitro groups on 3-methylphenylacetone react with chloro-, bromo-, or methoxy-substituted substrates to form nitrosated derivatives. The tert-butyl group is eliminated spontaneously to form an amine.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 148.2 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₁₂O
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Clear Liquid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H12O/c1-8-4-3-5-10(6-8)7-9(2)11/h3-6H,7H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=OWZZXUNOENOULT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=O)Cc1cccc(C)c1