Colorless or white crystals. M.P. 89℃. Almost insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.
3?,4?-(Methylenedioxy)acetophenone is used in the synthesis of N-ethyl-1-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)ethylamine.
3′,4′-(Methylenedioxy)acetophenone was used in the synthesis of N-ethyl-1-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)ethylamine.
ChEBI: 3,4-Methylenedioxyacetophenone is a member of benzodioxoles.
3,4-Methylenedioxyacetophenone's synthesis method: 1) from Piperonylic acid plus Acetic acid vapors at high temperature over catalyst (Thoria, e.g.). 2) from alpha-Methylpiperonylic acid by oxidation.
