Acetophenone

CAS 98-86-2C8H8O120.15 g/mol

Acetophenone is a methyl ketone that is acetone in which one of the methyl groups has been replaced by a phenyl group. It has a role as a xenobiotic, a photosensitizing agent and an animal metabolite.

IUPAC: 1-phenylethanone

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Physical & Chemical Properties

Physical and chemical properties
Melting Point	67.5 °F (USCG, 1999)
Boiling Point	395.1 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999)
Density	1.028 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
Solubility	In water, 6,130 mg/L at 25 °C
Flash Point	180 °F (USCG, 1999)
Vapor Pressure	0.39 [mmHg]
Appearance	Acetophenone appears as a colorless liquid with a sweet pungent taste and odor resembling the odor of oranges. Freezes under cool conditions. Slightly soluble in water and denser than water. Hence sinks in water. Vapor heavier than air. A mild irritant to skin and eyes. Vapors can be narcotic in high concentrations. Used as a flavoring, solvent, and polymerization catalyst.