Acetophenone

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Acetophenone Structure
Acetophenone structure
Common Name Acetophenone
CAS Number 98-86-2 Molecular Weight 120.148
Density 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 202.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C8H8O Melting Point 19.6ºC
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 82.2±0.0 °C
Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning

 Use of Acetophenone


Acetophenone is an organic compound with simple structure[1].

Summary: Chinese name: 苯乙酮, English name: acetophenone, CAS number: 98-86-2, molecular formula: C8H8O, molecular weight: 120.148. Appearance: Transparent to light yellow liquid, melting point: 19.6℃, boiling point: 202.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg. For research-use only, not for medical or clinical usage.


 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name acetophenone
Synonym More Synonyms

 Acetophenone Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description Acetophenone is an organic compound with simple structure[1].
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References

[1]. Żymańczyk-Duda E, et al. Reductive capabilities of different cyanobacterial strains towards acetophenone as a model substrate - Prospect of applications for chiral building blocks synthesis. Bioorg Chem. 2019 Feb 25. pii: S0045-2068(18)31467-6.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.0±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 202.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 19.6ºC
Molecular Formula C8H8O
Molecular Weight 120.148
Flash Point 82.2±0.0 °C
Exact Mass 120.057518
PSA 17.07000
LogP 1.66
Vapour density 4.1 (vs air)
Vapour Pressure 0.3±0.4 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.512
InChIKey KWOLFJPFCHCOCG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CC(=O)c1ccccc1
Stability Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, strong reducing agents. Combustible.
Water Solubility 5.5 g/L (20 ºC)

 MSDS

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 Toxicological Information

This table summarizes toxicological test data, acute & chronic toxicity and ecological hazard parameters for this chemical.

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
AM5250000
CHEMICAL NAME :
Acetophenone
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
98-86-2
LAST UPDATED :
199712
DATA ITEMS CITED :
22
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C8-H8-O
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
120.16
WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :
1VR

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
Open irritation test
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Administration onto the skin
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rabbit
TYPE OF TEST :
Open irritation test
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Administration onto the skin
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rabbit
TYPE OF TEST :
Standard Draize test
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Administration into the eye
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rabbit
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
815 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LC - Lethal concentration
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Inhalation
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
>210 ppm/8H
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
740 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
200 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LDLo - Lowest published lethal dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Subcutaneous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
330 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Behavioral - somnolence (general depressed activity)
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Administration onto the skin
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rabbit
DOSE/DURATION :
15900 uL/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Administration onto the skin
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - guinea pig
DOSE/DURATION :
>20 mL/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Mammal - species unspecified
DOSE/DURATION :
2700 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LC50 - Lethal concentration, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Inhalation
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Mammal - species unspecified
DOSE/DURATION :
1200 mg/m3
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

MUTATION DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
Cytogenetic analysis
TEST SYSTEM :
Rodent - hamster Lung
DOSE/DURATION :
600 mg/L
REFERENCE :
ESKHA5 Eisei Shikenjo Hokoku. Bulletin of the Institute of Hygienic Sciences. (Kokuritsu Eisei Shikenjo Kagaku, 18-1 Bushitsu Johobu, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 158, Japan) V.1- 1886- Volume(issue)/page/year: (103),64,1985 *** REVIEWS *** ACGIH TLV-TWA 49 mg/m3 (10 ppm) DTLVS* The Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) and Biological Exposure Indices (BEIs) booklet issues by American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), Cincinnati, OH, 1996 Volume(issue)/page/year: TLV/BEI,1997 *** OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS *** OEL-HUNGARY:TWA 15 mg/m3;STEL 30 mg/m3;Skin JAN 1993 OEL-RUSSIA:STEL 5 mg/m3;Skin JAN 1993 *** NIOSH STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT AND SURVEILLANCE DATA *** NIOSH OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE SURVEY DATA : NOES - National Occupational Exposure Survey (1983) NOES Hazard Code - 80265 No. of Facilities: 4433 (estimated) No. of Industries: 48 No. of Occupations: 61 No. of Employees: 78624 (estimated) No. of Female Employees: 31148 (estimated)

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning
Hazard Statements H302-H319
Precautionary Statements P305 + P351 + P338
Target Organs Blood, Central nervous system, Liver
Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Faceshields;full-face respirator (US);Gloves;multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US);type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Hazard Codes Xn:Harmful;
Risk Phrases R22;R36
Safety Phrases S26
RIDADR UN 1593 6.1/PG 3
WGK Germany 1
RTECS AM5250000
Packaging Group I; II; III
HS Code 2914391000

 Customs

This table shows customs‑related data including HS‑code, tariff and regulatory conditions for import and export.

HS Code 2914391000
Summary HS: 2914391000 acetophenone Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:none VAT:17.0% MFN tariff:4.0% General tariff:11.0%

 Articles72

More Articles

This table lists relevant public references with title, journal and publication metadata for this compound.

Convenient QSAR model for predicting the complexation of structurally diverse compounds with β-cyclodextrins

Bioorg. Med. Chem. 17 , 896-904, (2009)

This paper reports a QSAR study for predicting the complexation of a large and heterogeneous variety of substances (233 organic compounds) with beta-cyclodextrins (beta-CDs). Several different theoret...

Calculating virtual log P in the alkane/water system (log P(N)(alk)) and its derived parameters deltalog P(N)(oct-alk) and log D(pH)(alk).

J. Med. Chem. 48 , 3269-79, (2005)

Growing interest in the use of both the logarithm of the partition coefficient of the neutral species in the alkane/water system (log P(N)(alk)) and the difference between log P(N)(oct) (the logarithm...

One-pot synthesis of 2-phenylimidazo[1,2-α]pyridines from acetophenone, [Bmim]Br(3) and 2-aminopyridine under solvent-free conditions.

Molecules 17(11) , 13368-75, (2012)

One-pot synthesis of 2-phenylimidazo[1,2-α]pyridines from acetophenone, [Bmim]Br(3) and 2-aminopyridine under solvent-free conditions in the presence of Na(2)CO(3), gave the corresponding 2-phenylimid...

 AcetophenoneBioassay

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This table contains target information, in‑vitro & in‑vivo assay data for this compound.

Name: Phytotoxicity against Lolium multiflorum (Italian ryegrass) assessed as inhibition of...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Lolium multiflorum
External Id: CHEMBL3083470
Name: Inhibition of GSK3-beta by liquid scintillation counting
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Glycogen synthase kinase-3 beta
External Id: CHEMBL1042446
Name: Phytotoxicity against Trifolium pratense (red clover) assessed as inhibition of root ...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Trifolium pratense
External Id: CHEMBL3082977
Name: CHCl3-water partition coefficient, log P of the compound
Source: ChEMBL
Target: N/A
External Id: CHEMBL3256049
Name: Phytotoxicity against Trifolium pratense (red clover) assessed as inhibition of shoot...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Trifolium pratense
External Id: CHEMBL3082978
Name: Phytotoxicity against Physalis ixocarpa assessed as inhibition of root development du...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Physalis ixocarpa
External Id: CHEMBL3082979
Name: Hydrogen-bond basicity, pKHB of the compound
Source: ChEMBL
Target: N/A
External Id: CHEMBL3256051
Name: Phytotoxicity against Physalis ixocarpa assessed as inhibition of shoot development d...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Physalis ixocarpa
External Id: CHEMBL3082980
Name: Octanol-water partition coefficient, log P of the compound
Source: ChEMBL
Target: N/A
External Id: CHEMBL3256050
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 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

Ethanone,1-phenyl
Oxophenylethane
Acetophenon
Phenyl methyl ketone
1VR
1-Phenylethanone
MFCD00008724
EINECS 202-708-7
Methyl phenyl ketone
Acetophenone
acetylbenzene

 Acetophenone | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What are the downstream products of acetophenone?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of acetophenone: 104960-49-8;109559-47-9;10282-18-5;111607-61-5;10192-93-5;1565-75-9;10205-69-3;104960-56-7;106700-04-3;107044-99-5.
Q: What English synonyms does acetophenone have?
A: English synonyms of acetophenone: Ethanone,1-phenyl, Oxophenylethane, Acetophenon, Phenyl methyl ketone, 1VR, 1-Phenylethanone, MFCD00008724, EINECS 202-708-7, Methyl phenyl ketone, Acetophenone, acetylbenzene.
Q: What is the molecular formula of acetophenone?
A: Molecular formula of acetophenone is C8H8O.
Q: What is the melting point of acetophenone?
A: Melting point of acetophenone is 19.6ºC.
Q: What is the safety information for acetophenone?
A: Safety information for acetophenone: S26.
Q: How is the water solubility of acetophenone?
A: Water solubility of acetophenone: 5.5 g/L (20 ºC).
Q: What is the CAS number of acetophenone?
A: CAS number of acetophenone is 98-86-2.
Q: What is the LogP of acetophenone?
A: LogP of acetophenone is 1.66.
Q: What is the boiling point of acetophenone?
A: Boiling point of acetophenone is 202.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What are the uses of acetophenone?
A: Main uses of acetophenone: Acetophenone is an organic compound with simple structure[1].

 Acetophenonefactory

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