CAS No. 98-86-2 Acetophenone Liquid 99% Spices and essences

CAS No. 98-86-2 Intermediates Pharma With Name Acetophenone

Acetophenone is the organic compound with the formula C6H5C(O)CH3. It is the simplest aromatic ketone. This colorless, viscous liquid is a precursor to useful resins and fragrances.

Acetophenone occurs naturally in many foods including apple, cheese, apricot, banana, beef, and cauliflower. It is also a component of castoreum, the exudate from the castor sacs of the mature beaver.

Acetophenone represents a methyl ketone consisting with one methyl group replaced by a phenyl functional group. The chemical formula for acetophenone is {eq}C_8H_8O {/eq} and the structural formula is {eq}C_6H_5COCH_3 {/eq}. The IUPAC name for this compound is 1-phenylethanone and is also referred to by the following synonyms: methyl phenyl ketone and acetyl benzenes. Acetophenone is colorless and often occurs as an oily liquid when extracted from natural sources or when industrially produced.

Acetophenone can cause headache, dizziness, nausea and loss of coordination.

Exposure to very high levels of Acetophenone may affect the nervous system.

Acetophenone may cause an acne-like skin rash.