4-Acetylbiphenyl

Synonym(s):4-Biphenyl methyl ketone;4-Phenylacetophenone

CAS NO.：92-91-1
Empirical Formula: C14H12O
Molecular Weight: 196.24
MDL number: MFCD00008749
EINECS: 202-202-6
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-11-01 18:09:03

What is 4-Acetylbiphenyl?

Chemical properties

Off-white to beige powder

The Uses of 4-Acetylbiphenyl

4-Acetylbiphenyl is involved in the study of inactivation of 7-ethoxy-4-trifluoromethylcoumarin ortho-deethylase activity by various arylalkynes. Further, it is used in the preparation of Schiffs base.

The Uses of 4-Acetylbiphenyl

Intermediates of Liquid Crystals

The Uses of 4-Acetylbiphenyl

4-Acetylbiphenyl was used to study the inactivation of 7-ethoxy-4-trifluoromethylcoumarin O-deethylase activity by various arylalkynes. It may be used in the synthesis of Schiffs base.

Purification Methods

Crystallise it from EtOH or acetone. It can also be distilled under reduced or atmospheric pressure. The semicarbazone has m 131-132o (aqueous EtOH). [Beilstein 7 H 443, 7 III 2134, 7 IV 1407.]

Properties of 4-Acetylbiphenyl

Melting point:	152-155 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	325-327 °C
Density	1.2510
refractive index	1.5920 (estimate)
Flash point:	168°C/8mm
storage temp.	2-8°C
solubility	chloroform: soluble10mg/200microlitres, clear, colorless to faintly yellow
form	neat
form	Solid
color	White to Green to Brown
Water Solubility	insoluble
BRN	1101615
CAS DataBase Reference	92-91-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Ethanone, 1-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl-(92-91-1)
EPA Substance Registry System	Ethanone, 1-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl- (92-91-1)

Safety information for 4-Acetylbiphenyl

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P332+P313:IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313:IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.