2'-Methylacetophenone
Synonym(s):o-Methylacetophenone;1-(2-Methylphenyl)ethanone;1-(2-Tolyl)ethanone;2-Acetyltoluene;Methyl o-tolyl ketone
- CAS NO.:577-16-2
- Empirical Formula: C9H10O
- Molecular Weight: 134.18
- MDL number: MFCD00008734
- EINECS: 209-408-5
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2025-03-12 07:03:40

What is 2'-Methylacetophenone?
Chemical properties
Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid; sweet, hawthorn, powdery, anisic, coumarinic, phenolic, burnt, nutty, honey aroma.
The Uses of 2'-Methylacetophenone
2'-Methylacetophenone is possiblely used in Vanilla, cherry, almond, coumarin and various nut nuances.
Definition
ChEBI: 2'-methylacetophenone is a member of the class of acetophenones that is acetophenone which is substituted by a methyl group at position 2. It has a role as a fungal metabolite, an acaricide and a flavouring agent. It is a member of acetophenones and a member of toluenes.
Synthesis Reference(s)
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 105, p. 943, 1983 DOI: 10.1021/ja00342a050
Properties of 2'-Methylacetophenone
Melting point: | 107-108 °C |
Boiling point: | 214 °C(lit.) |
Density | 1.026 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
refractive index | n |
FEMA | 4316 | 2-METHYLACETOPHENONE |
Flash point: | 168 °F |
storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly) |
form | Liquid |
color | Clear colorless to light yellow |
Specific Gravity | 1.026 |
Odor | at 100.00 %. sweet hawthorn powdery anisic coumarinic phenolic burnt nutty honey |
Water Solubility | Soluble in ethanol. Insoluble in water. |
JECFA Number | 2044 |
BRN | 907005 |
CAS DataBase Reference | 577-16-2(CAS DataBase Reference) |
NIST Chemistry Reference | Ethanone, 1-(2-methylphenyl)-(577-16-2) |
Safety information for 2'-Methylacetophenone
Signal word | Warning |
Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
GHS Hazard Statements |
H227:Flammable liquids |
Precautionary Statement Codes |
P403+P235:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. |
Computed Descriptors for 2'-Methylacetophenone
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