Description

4′-Hydroxy-2-methylpropiophenone (CAS: 34917-91-4) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₁₀H₁₂O₂. This versatile chemical intermediate is widely used in pharmaceutical synthesis, fragrance formulation, and polymer chemistry. Our premium-grade product is rigorously tested to ensure >98% purity by HPLC, with low levels of heavy metals and residual solvents to meet the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. The compound is supplied as a white to off-white crystalline powder with excellent stability under recommended storage conditions (2-8°C in a tightly sealed container). Each batch is accompanied by comprehensive analytical documentation including NMR, MS, and HPLC chromatograms. Available in quantities ranging from gram to kilogram scale with custom packaging options available upon request.

Properties

• CAS Number: 34917-91-4
• Complexity: 155
• IUPAC Name: 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-methyl-propan-1-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H12O2/c1-7(2)10(12)8-3-5-9(11)6-4-8/h3-7,11H,1-2H3
• InChI Key: HUXBPJVVEDIIEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 164.083729621
• Molecular Formula: C10H12O2
• Molecular Weight: 164.20
• SMILES: CC(C)C(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)O
• Topological: 37.3
• Monoisotopic Mass: 164.083729621
• Synonyms: 34917-91-4, 4′-Hydroxy-2-methylpropiophenone, 1-Propanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-methyl-, EINECS 252-287-9, 1-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-methyl-1-propanone, AI3-11698, DTXSID00188473, DTXCID30110964, 252-287-9, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-methylpropan-1-one, p-isobutyrylphenol, MFCD00126925, p-Hydroxyisobutyrophenone, 1-Propanone,-2-methyl-1-(4-hydroxyphenyl), 4′-Hydroxyisobutyrophenone, W9UHV9NGL8, SCHEMBL4378592, JBA91791, AKOS006273001, AS-60821, CS-0105543, NS00029749, 1-(4-Hydroxy-phenyl)-2-methyl-propan-1-one, 1-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-methyl-1-propanone #, D76549, EN300-185369, Z1198150713

4′-Hydroxy-2-methylpropiophenone serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the production of UV absorbers and specialty polymers. It finds application as a building block in fragrance chemistry for creating musk-like aromatic compounds. Researchers utilize this chemical in photopolymerization studies due to its photoinitiator properties. The compound has shown promise in material science applications for modifying polymer properties.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
• H412 (100%): 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 (100%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2A (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (100%)
• Aquatic Chronic 3 (100%)

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