122-84-9

Name	4-Methoxyphenylacetone
CAS	122-84-9
EINECS(EC#)	204-578-7
Molecular Formula	C10H12O2
MDL Number	MFCD00008773
Molecular Weight	164.2
MOL File	122-84-9.mol

Chemical Properties

Appearance	Pale Yellow Liquid
Melting point	<-15 °C
Boiling point	145 °C/25 mmHg (lit.)
density	1.067 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure	1.37Pa at 25℃
FEMA	2674
refractive index	n20/D 1.525(lit.)
Fp	215 °F
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility	Methyl Acetate: 50 mg/ml
form	Liquid
color	Clear light yellow to yellow-green
Odor	at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. sweet fruity creamy spicy green anisic balsamic licorice fennel
Odor Type	fruity
Water Solubility	3.084g/L at 25℃
JECFA Number	813
BRN	2044332
InChIKey	WFWKNGZODAOLEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP	1.55 at 25℃
CAS DataBase Reference	122-84-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	2-Propanone, 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-(122-84-9)
EPA Substance Registry System	122-84-9(EPA Substance)

Safety Data

Hazard Codes	Xi
Risk Statements	R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin . less more
Safety Statements	S23:Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapor/spray (appropriate wording to be specified by the manufacturer) . S24/25:Avoid contact with skin and eyes . less more
WGK Germany	2
RTECS	UC2990000
Hazard Note	Irritant
TSCA	Yes
HS Code	29145000
Toxicity	LD50 orl-rat: 3330 mg/kg FCTXAV 17,857,79 less more

Hazard Information

Description

l-(p-Methoxyphenyl)-2-propanone has an odor and taste similar to anise. May be obtained by boiling α- or β-anetholglycol with a 20% solution of sulfuric acid, or from l-(p-methoxyphenyl)- propan-l,2-ol by treatment with diluted sulfuric acid.

Chemical Properties

1-(p-Methoxyphenyl)-2-propanone has an odor and taste similar to anise.

Chemical Properties

Pale Yellow Liquid

Occurrence

Reported found in Chinese star anise and in Russian star anise; also reported found in sweet and common fen nel, chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium) and Illicium verum and cherry

Uses

A volatile compound released by flowering plants to attractant insects

Definition

ChEBI: 1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-2-propanone is an alkylbenzene.

Preparation

Obtained by boiling α- or β-anetholglycol with a 2% solution of sulfuric acid, or from 1-(p-methoxyphenyl)-propan-1,2-ol by treatment with diluted sulfuric acid.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 15 ppm: sweet spicy, with green anisic, minty nuances.

Synthesis Reference(s)

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 61, p. 1748, 1996 DOI: 10.1021/jo9518314

General Description

Asymmetric amination of 4-methoxyphenylacetone was studied.

Flammability and Explosibility

Notclassified

Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by ingestion andother routes. A skin irritant. A flammable liquid.

Material Safety Data Sheet(MSDS)

Spectrum Detail

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