98-86-2 structure, C8H8O

acetophenone

CAS No.

98-86-2

Formula:

C8H8O

Basic Info

Acetophenone is the organic compound with the formula C6H5C(O)CH3 (also represented by the letters PhAc or BzMe), is the simplest aromatic ketone. This colourless, viscous liquid is a precursor to useful resins and fragrances.

Formula
C8H8O
Molecular Weight
120.149
Exact Mass
120.058
LogP
1.8892
PSA
17.07
Synonyms

Ethanone,1-phenyl

Phenyl methyl ketone

ACETOPHENON

Acetophenone

Ethanone, 1-phenyl-

acetylbenzene

Methyl phenyl ketone

1-phenylethanone

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Properties

Appearance & Physical State
clear to light yellow liquid
Density
1.0266
Boiling Point
202ºC
Melting Point
19.6ºC
Flash Point
77ºC
Refractive Index
1.5315-1.534
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, strong reducing agents. Combustible.
Storage Condition
2-8ºC

Safety Info

RTECS
AM5250000
Safety Statements
S26
WGK Germany
1
Risk Statements
R22; R36
HS Code
2914391000
Packing Group
I; II; III
Hazard Codes

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