Description

2′,5′-Dimethoxyacetophenone (CAS: 1201-38-3) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₁₀H₁₂O₃. This versatile aromatic ketone features two methoxy groups at the 2′ and 5′ positions, making it a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. With a purity of ≥99%, our product is rigorously tested via GC/HPLC and NMR to ensure consistency for demanding applications. It is supplied as a white to off-white crystalline powder with excellent solubility in common organic solvents (e.g., ethanol, DMSO, chloroform). Ideal for use as a photochemical reagent, building block in medicinal chemistry, or precursor for advanced materials. Packaged under inert gas in amber glass vials with certificate of analysis.

Properties

• CAS Number: 1201-38-3
• Complexity: 179
• IUPAC Name: 1-(2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)ethanone
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H12O3/c1-7(11)9-6-8(12-2)4-5-10(9)13-3/h4-6H,1-3H3
• InChI Key: FAXUIYJKGGUCBO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 180.078644241
• Molecular Formula: C10H12O3
• Molecular Weight: 180.20
• SMILES: CC(=O)C1=C(C=CC(=C1)OC)OC
• Topological: 35.5
• Monoisotopic Mass: 180.078644241
• Synonyms: 2′,5′-Dimethoxyacetophenone, 1201-38-3, 1-(2,5-Dimethoxyphenyl)ethanone, Ethanone, 1-(2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-, Acetophenone, 2′,5′-dimethoxy-, Y79C66POM1, EINECS 214-858-0, NSC 62094, NSC-62094, DTXSID0061618, METHYL 2,5-DIMETHOXYPHENYL KETONE, DTXCID3033561, Acetophenone, 2′,5′-dimethoxy-(8CI), 214-858-0, 2,5-Dimethoxyacetophenone, 1-(2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)ethan-1-one, MFCD00008728, 1-acetyl-2,5-dimethoxybenzene, 2-Acetyl-1,4-dimethoxybenzene, 1-(2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-Ethanone; Acetophenone, 2′,5′-dimethoxy- (6CI,7CI,8CI); 1-(2,5-Dimethoxyphenyl)ethanone; Methyl 2,5-dimethoxyphenyl ketone; NSC 62094, NSC62094, Acetophenone,5′-dimethoxy-, UNII-Y79C66POM1, 2-Dimethoxyacetophenone, Ethanone,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-, SCHEMBL885028, SCHEMBL1759671, 2′,5′-Dimethoxyacetophenone, 1-(2,5-dimethoxy-phenyl)-ethanone, 1-(2,5-Dimethoxyphenyl)ethanone #, 2′,5′-Dimethoxyacetophenone, 99%, AC1205, SBB040858, STL195452, AKOS000120312, FD37597, PS-3414, 2,5-Dihydroxyacetophenone, dimethyl ether, SY003531, DB-020094, Ethanone, 1-?(2,?5-?dimethoxyphenyl)?-, CS-0020017, D1444, NS00023904, ST50214448, EN300-20601, A804538, doi:10.14272/FAXUIYJKGGUCBO-UHFFFAOYSA-N.1, F0001-0337, Z104479138, 2 inverted exclamation mark ,5 inverted exclamation mark -Dimethoxyacetophenone, InChI=1/C10H12O3/c1-7(11)9-6-8(12-2)4-5-10(9)13-3/h4-6H,1-3H

Used as a key synthetic intermediate in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. Acts as a photosensitizer in UV-curable coatings and polymer research. Employed in methodological studies of Friedel-Crafts acylation reactions. Suitable for developing novel liquid crystal materials due to its planar aromatic structure. Also finds application in fragrance synthesis and agrochemical research.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H302 (66.7%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H315 (33.3%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (33.3%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
• H412 (66.7%): Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P273, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 4 (66.7%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (33.3%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (33.3%)
• Aquatic Chronic 3 (66.7%)

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