Butyrophenone

Synonym(s):1-Benzoylpropane;1-Phenyl-1-butanone;NSC 8463;Phenyl propyl ketone

colourless to yellow liquid

Butyrophenone is used as intermediates of Liquid Crystals

Intermediates of Liquid Crystals

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 61, p. 376, 1996 DOI: 10.1021/JO951500R
Tetrahedron Letters, 30, p. 6357, 1989 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(01)93893-6

Butyrophenones constitutes neuroleptic drugs and interacts with the opiate receptor by inhibiting the stereospecific binding of 3H-naloxone.

Melting point:	11-13 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	228-230 °C(lit.)
Density	1.021 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.520(lit.)
Flash point:	192 °F
storage temp.	Store below +30°C.
solubility	Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form	Liquid
Specific Gravity	0.988
color	Clear colorless to yellow
Odor	at 100.00 %. camphor cherry walnut hazelnut
Water Solubility	Insoluble in water.
BRN	508305
Stability:	Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
CAS DataBase Reference	495-40-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	1-Butanone, 1-phenyl-(495-40-9)
EPA Substance Registry System	1-Butanone, 1-phenyl- (495-40-9)

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H227:Flammable liquids H317:Sensitisation, Skin H318:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P333+P313:IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P370+P378:In case of fire: Use … for extinction. P403+P235:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..…