Description

p-Benzyloxypropiophenone (CAS No. 4495-66-3) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₁₆H₁₆O₂ and IUPAC name 1-(4-phenylmethoxyphenyl)propan-1-one. This fine chemical is a valuable intermediate for pharmaceutical synthesis, fragrance development, and advanced material research. Its unique benzyl-protected phenolic structure makes it particularly useful in protecting group chemistry and controlled organic transformations.

Our product is rigorously tested to ensure >98% purity (HPLC) and is supplied as a white to off-white crystalline powder. It is packaged under inert gas to ensure stability and long shelf life. Each batch is accompanied by comprehensive analytical documentation including ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, HPLC chromatograms, and mass spectrometry data.

Key specifications:

• Molecular Weight: 240.30 g/mol
• Melting Point: 60-64°C
• Boiling Point: 395.5±25.0°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 171.8±19.7°C
• Density: 1.1±0.1 g/cm³
• Storage: 2-8°C under inert atmosphere

Properties

• CAS Number: 4495-66-3
• Complexity: 248
• IUPAC Name: 1-(4-benzyloxyphenyl)propan-1-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C16H16O2/c1-2-16(17)14-8-10-15(11-9-14)18-12-13-6-4-3-5-7-13/h3-11H,2,12H2,1H3
• InChI Key: IKFGSOJYHVTNDV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 240.115029749
• Molecular Formula: C16H16O2
• Molecular Weight: 240.30
• SMILES: CCC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)OCC2=CC=CC=C2
• Topological: 26.3
• Monoisotopic Mass: 240.115029749
• Synonyms: p-Benzyloxypropiophenone, EINECS 224-788-2, DTXSID70196343, NSC 41188, DTXCID80118834, 224-788-2, 4-Benzyloxypropiophenone, 4495-66-3, 1-(4-(benzyloxy)phenyl)propan-1-one, 4′-Benzyloxypropiophenone, 1-[4-(Benzyloxy)phenyl]propan-1-one, 4′-(benzyloxy)propiophenone, 1-Propanone, 1-[4-(phenylmethoxy)phenyl]-, 1-(4-phenylmethoxyphenyl)propan-1-one, 4-benzyloxy propiophenone, 1-(4-benzyloxyphenyl)propan-1-one, MFCD00009311, NSC-41188, 1-[4-(Phenylmethoxy)phenyl]-1-propanone, 4-Benzyloxy-propiophenone, 4 inverted exclamation mark -(Benzyloxy)propiophenone, 1-[4-(Benzyloxy)phenyl]-1-propanone, 1-[4-(phenylmethoxy)phenyl]propan-1-one, 1-(4-Benzyloxyphenyl)propan-1-one; NSC 41188; p-Benzyloxypropiophenone, NSC41188, p-(benzyloxy)propiophenone, 4′-(benzyloxy)-Propiophenone, SCHEMBL102983, 3AE8SS5B76, Propiophenone, 4′-(benzyloxy)-, STR06699, 1-(4-benzyloxyphenyl)propane-1-one, SBB067750, 1-(4-Benzyloxy)phenyl)propan-1-one, AKOS000202212, CS-W012805, 1-[4-(Benzyloxy)phenyl]-1-propanone #, AC-12380, SY058282, DB-051256, NS00031467, ST50308468, I11696, A826694

Application

p-Benzyloxypropiophenone serves as a versatile building block in organic synthesis, particularly in pharmaceutical intermediates where protected phenol functionalities are required. It finds application in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially in CNS-active compounds and anti-inflammatory agents. The compound is also employed in fragrance chemistry for creating complex aromatic structures. Researchers utilize it in materials science for developing photoactive polymers and advanced organic frameworks.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• Not Classified
• Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 1 of 1 companies. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Not Classified

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