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: 2024-11-06 19:41:26

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	n20/D 1.5318(lit.)
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.