Acetophenone
CAS No. 98-86-2
1-Phenylethanone
C8H8O · MW 120.15
Acetophenone (CAS 98-86-2) is a ketones building block with the molecular formula C8H8O and a molecular weight of 120.15 g/mol. It is supplied for pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing, custom synthesis programmes and analytical research, with documentation and quality data available on request.
Chemical Structure
Quick Chemical Facts
CAS Number
98-86-2
Chemical Name
Acetophenone
IUPAC Name
1-Phenylethanone
Molecular Formula
C8H8O
Molecular Weight
120.15 g/mol
Category
Ketones
Acetophenone structure
- SMILES
- CC(=O)c1ccccc1
About Acetophenone
Acetophenone (CAS 98-86-2) is a ketones building block with the molecular formula C8H8O and a molecular weight of 120.15 g/mol. It is supplied for pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing, custom synthesis programmes and analytical research, with documentation and quality data available on request.
Chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C8H8O |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 120.15 g/mol |
Chemical Identifiers
| CAS Number | 98-86-2 |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Acetophenone |
| IUPAC Name | 1-Phenylethanone |
| SMILES | CC(=O)c1ccccc1 |
| Category | Ketones |
Synonyms
- Methyl phenyl ketone
Applications — Acetophenone
Pharmaceutical Applications
Used as an intermediate or reagent in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug intermediates where Acetophenone is required at controlled purity.
Laboratory Applications
Applied in medicinal chemistry, route scouting and analytical reference work at gram to kilogram scale.
Industrial Applications
Employed in fine chemical and specialty manufacturing processes that consume Acetophenone as a raw material.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Acetophenone?
Acetophenone (CAS 98-86-2) is a ketones building block with the molecular formula C8H8O and a molecular weight of 120.15 g/mol. It is supplied for pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing, custom synthesis programmes and analytical research, with documentation and quality data available on request.
What is the CAS number of Acetophenone?
The CAS number of Acetophenone is 98-86-2.
What is the molecular formula of Acetophenone?
The molecular formula of Acetophenone is C8H8O.
What is the molecular weight of Acetophenone?
The molecular weight of Acetophenone is 120.15 g/mol.
What is Acetophenone used for?
Used as an intermediate or reagent in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug intermediates where Acetophenone is required at controlled purity. Applied in medicinal chemistry, route scouting and analytical reference work at gram to kilogram scale. Employed in fine chemical and specialty manufacturing processes that consume Acetophenone as a raw material.
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