Acetophenone
 Acetophenone sample, as liquid
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| Names | |
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| IUPAC name
Acetophenone
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| Preferred IUPAC name
1-Phenylethan-1-one | |
| Other names
Acetylbenzene
Methyl phenyl ketone Phenylethanone | |
| Properties | |
| C8H8O | |
| Molar mass | 120.15 g/mol |
| Appearance | Colorless solid (<20 °C) or liquid (>20 °C) |
| Odor | Floral-like |
| Density | 1.028 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | 19–20 °C (66–68 °F; 292–293 K) |
| Boiling point | 202 °C (396 °F; 475 K) |
| 0.55 g/100 ml (25 °C) 1.22 g/100 ml (80 °C) | |
| Solubility | Soluble in acetone, benzene, chloroform, diethyl ether, ethanol, glycerol, lipids Slightly soluble in conc. sulfuric acid |
| Vapor pressure | 0.397 mmHg at 25 °C |
| Hazards | |
| Safety data sheet | Sigma-Aldrich |
| Flash point | 77 °C |
| Related compounds | |
| Related compounds
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Benzaldehyde Phenylacetone |
| Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
| Infobox references | |
Acetophenone is an organic compound, the simplest aromatic ketone. It has the formula C6H5C(O)CH3.
Contents
Properties
Chemical
Acetophenone is the precursor used in the manufacturing of styrene.
Physical
Acetophenone is a colorless liquid at temperatures higher than room temperature and a solid at lower temperatures, making it an interesting chemical compound.
Availability
Can be bought from chemical suppliers.
In Canada it's classified as schedule VI, class A precursor. Purchasing requires an EUD.
Preparation
An accessible route involves the pyrolysis of a mixture of calcium acetate and calcium benzoate. Another method is Friedel-Crafts acylation with anhydrous aluminium trichloride, acetyl chloride and benzene.
Projects
- Nice smelling aromas
- Make Biperiden
Handling
Safety
Acetophenone has low toxicity and its carcinogenicity hasn't been confirmed.
Storage
Should be kept in closed glass or plastic bottles.
Disposal
Acetophenone should be mixed with a more flammable solvent and incinerated.
Gallery
Crystals of frozen acetophenone
