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3'-Hydroxyacetophenone, 98%
Description
3’Hydroxyacetophenone is used in the preparation of chalcones and flavonoids, which finds application as an anti-tuberculosis agent and antileishmanial chaocones. It is also involved in the preparation of phenylephrine. Further, it is an active component of castoreum, which is used as a tincture in some perfumes and as a food additive.
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3’Hydroxyacetophenone is used in the preparation of chalcones and flavonoids, which finds application as an anti-tuberculosis agent and antileishmanial chaocones. It is also involved in the preparation of phenylephrine. Further, it is an active component of castoreum, which is used as a tincture in some perfumes and as a food additive.
Solubility
Soluble in alcohol. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and bases.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 93°C to 97°C |
| Density | 1.1 |
| Boiling Point | 296°C |
| Quantity | 100 g |
| Beilstein | 2040676 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in alcohol. Insoluble in water. |
| Formula Weight | 136.15 |
| Percent Purity | 98% |
| Chemical Name or Material | 3'-Hydroxyacetophenone |
Safety and Handling
- 3'-Hydroxyacetophenone
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 1-(3-hydroxyphenyl)ethanone
RUO – Research Use Only
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