4-Methoxyphenylacetone

Description

4-Methoxyphenylacetone is identified by CAS 122-84-9, molecular formula C10H12O2 and molecular weight 164.08 g/mol. UNII 6XYW3YJJ33; ChEBI 180410; InChIKey WFWKNGZODAOLEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 145.00 °C. @ 25.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 260 °C (minimum); Melting Point: 46 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	122-84-9
PubChem CID	31231
Molecular formula	C10H12O2
Molecular weight	164.08 g/mol
IUPAC name	1-(4-methoxyphenyl)propan-2-one
InChIKey	WFWKNGZODAOLEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
UNII (FDA)	6XYW3YJJ33
ChEBI ID	CHEBI:180410
FEMA number	2674
JECFA number	813

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	164.20
XLogP3	1.6
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	2
Rotatable Bond Count	3
Exact Mass	164.083729621
Monoisotopic Mass	164.083729621
Topological Polar Surface Area	26.3
Heavy Atom Count	12
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	145.00 °C. @ 25.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point	260 °C (minimum)
Melting Point	46 °C
Density	1.067-1.073
Refractive Index	1.520-1.530

Physical description & handling notes

• Solid
• colourless oily liquid with an anise type odour
• very slightly
• insoluble in water; soluble in oils, organic solvents
• miscible at room temperature (in ethanol)

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Herb No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
GHS notification summary	97.2% (104 / 107)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	97.2% (104 / 107)

Documented Uses

• Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes
• Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index
• 2-Propanone, 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-: ACTIVE

Synonyms

4-Methoxyphenylacetone; 122-84-9; 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)propan-2-one; p-Acetonylanisole; Anisketone; 2-Propanone, 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-; Anisyl methyl ketone; 1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-2-propanone; 1-(p-Methoxyphenyl)-2-propanone; p-Methoxyphenylacetone; Anisic ketone; 4-Methoxybenzyl methyl ketone; p-Methoxybenzyl methyl ketone; 1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)acetone; 1-(p-Anisyl)-2-propanone; 4'-Methoxyphenyl-2-propanone

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of 4-Methoxyphenylacetone?

CAS 122-84-9; molecular formula C10H12O2; molecular weight 164.08 g/mol.

What other names is 4-Methoxyphenylacetone known by?

4-Methoxyphenylacetone, 122-84-9, 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)propan-2-one, p-Acetonylanisole, Anisketone, 2-Propanone, 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-.

What is the regulatory status of 4-Methoxyphenylacetone?

Documented regulatory listings: EU Flavoring substances; FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT; Flavoring Agents.

Is 4-Methoxyphenylacetone classified as hazardous?

97.2% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (104 of 107).

What are the key physical properties of 4-Methoxyphenylacetone?

Boiling Point: 145.00 °C. @ 25.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 260 °C (minimum); Melting Point: 46 °C; Density: 1.067-1.073.

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