Description
4-Methyl-1-phenyl-2(1H)-quinolone (CAS No. 2540-30-9) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C16H13NO. This heterocyclic quinoline derivative is widely utilized in pharmaceutical research, material science, and organic synthesis due to its unique structural properties. With a molecular weight of 235.28 g/mol, it appears as a fine crystalline powder, offering excellent solubility in common organic solvents such as DMSO, ethanol, and chloroform. Its high stability and reactivity make it an ideal intermediate for developing novel bioactive molecules, fluorescent probes, and advanced materials. Each batch undergoes rigorous QC testing (HPLC, NMR) to ensure ≥98% purity, meeting the stringent requirements of researchers and industrial applications.
Properties
- CAS Number: 2540-30-9
- Complexity: 354
- IUPAC Name: 4-methyl-1-phenyl-quinolin-2-one
- InChI: InChI=1S/C16H13NO/c1-12-11-16(18)17(13-7-3-2-4-8-13)15-10-6-5-9-14(12)15/h2-11H,1H3
- InChI Key: ILKUVYJZEPVFHW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 235.099714038
- Molecular Formula: C16H13NO
- Molecular Weight: 235.28
- SMILES: CC1=CC(=O)N(C2=CC=CC=C12)C3=CC=CC=C3
- Topological: 20.3
- Monoisotopic Mass: 235.099714038
- Synonyms: 4-METHYL-1-PHENYL-2(1H)-QUINOLONE, 621-189-1, 4-methyl-1-phenylquinolin-2(1h)-one, 2540-30-9, 4-methyl-1-phenylquinolin-2-one, MFCD00024050, 4-methyl-1-phenyl-quinolin-2-one, 2(1H)-Quinolinone, 4-methyl-1-phenyl-, NSC109782, 4-methyl-1-phenyl-1,2-dihydroquinolin-2-one, 4-Methyl-1-Phenylquinolinone, SCHEMBL378029, DTXSID10296533, ILKUVYJZEPVFHW-UHFFFAOYSA-N, CS1023, AKOS022175025, DS-7540, NSC-109782, SB71592, DA-39163, SY100676, 1,2-dihydro-4-methyl-1-phenyl-2-quinolone, CS-0153127, 1,2-dihydro-4-methyl-2-oxo-1-phenylquinoline
4-Methyl-1-phenyl-2(1H)-quinolone serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals targeting neurological and inflammatory pathways. Its quinoline core is exploited in developing fluorescent dyes for bioimaging and optoelectronic materials. Researchers also utilize it as a scaffold in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies. Additionally, it finds niche applications in agrochemical research due to its potential pesticidal activity.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P264+P265, P280, P305+P351+P338, and P337+P317
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
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