Description

1-[4-(4-Methoxyphenoxy)phenyl]ethan-1-one (CAS No. 54916-28-8) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₁₅H₁₄O₃, widely utilized in pharmaceutical and materials research. This crystalline solid, also known as 4-Acetyl-4′-methoxydiphenyl ether, features a diphenyl ether backbone substituted with a methoxy group and an acetyl moiety, offering unique reactivity for synthetic applications. With a molecular weight of 242.27 g/mol, it serves as a versatile intermediate in the synthesis of complex molecules, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers. Our product is rigorously tested via HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR to ensure >98% purity, meeting the stringent requirements of academic and industrial researchers. Available in quantities from milligrams to kilograms, it is supplied in amber glass vials or sealed bags under inert gas to maintain stability.

Properties

• CAS Number: 54916-28-8
• Complexity: 261
• IUPAC Name: 1-[4-(4-methoxyphenoxy)phenyl]ethanone
• InChI: InChI=1S/C15H14O3/c1-11(16)12-3-5-14(6-4-12)18-15-9-7-13(17-2)8-10-15/h3-10H,1-2H3
• InChI Key: ICXPZMQQZWKKMN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 242.094294304
• Molecular Formula: C15H14O3
• Molecular Weight: 242.27
• SMILES: CC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)OC2=CC=C(C=C2)OC
• Topological: 35.5
• Monoisotopic Mass: 242.094294304
• Synonyms: 54916-28-8, 1-(4-(4-Methoxyphenoxy)phenyl)ethanone, 4-Acetyl-4′-methoxydiphenyl ether, 1-[4-(4-Methoxyphenoxy)phenyl]ethan-1-one, 1-[4-(4-methoxyphenoxy)phenyl]ethanone, 4′-(4-Methoxyphenoxy)acetophenone, MFCD00052928, 1-[4-(4-Methoxyphenoxy)phenyl]-ethanone, 1-acetyl-4-(4-methoxyphenoxy)benzene, 1-[4-(4-methoxy-phenoxy)-phenyl]-ethanone, Maybridge1_003245, SCHEMBL755167, HMS550L11, DTXSID20380437, ICXPZMQQZWKKMN-UHFFFAOYSA-N, 4′-(4-methoxy phenoxy)acetophenone, SBB099576, AKOS000219964, PS-4325, AC-18582, SY049932, CS-0186246, M2740, ST50408050, A50609, 4 inverted exclamation mark -(4-Methoxyphenoxy)acetophenone

Application

1-[4-(4-Methoxyphenoxy)phenyl]ethan-1-one is a key intermediate in the synthesis of liquid crystalline materials for display technologies. It is also employed in pharmaceutical research for the development of novel bioactive compounds targeting CNS disorders. Additionally, its acetyl group enables further functionalization in polymer chemistry, particularly for high-performance thermoplastics.

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