Introduction
Basic Information
| Product Name | 4-Hydroxyacetophenone |
| CAS | 99-93-4 |
| Molecular formula | C₈H₈O₂ |
| Molecular weight | 136.15 |
| EINECS | 202-802-8 |
| Density | 1.109 g/cm³ (25°C) |
| Flash point | 121 °C |
| Appearance characteristics | White needle-like crystals or crystalline powder |
Main application fields
1. Cosmetics and Personal Care Products
As a mild and effective preservative enhancer, it is widely used in products such as creams, lotions, and serums.
Has good antioxidant properties, which can extend the product's shelf life.
When used in combination with traditional preservatives, it effectively reduces irritation.
Complies with EU and China cosmetic ingredient usage standards
2. Pharmaceutical Intermediates
An important raw material for synthesizing various drugs, such as intermediates for paracetamol (acetaminophen)
Used for the preparation of cardiovascular drugs and antipyretic and analgesic drugs
As a key starting material in API synthesis
3. Fragrance and Flavor Industry
Precursors for synthesizing floral fragrances such as gardenia and hawthorn
Used for blending edible flavors and daily-use fragrances
4. Polymeric materials
As a synthetic raw material for light stabilizers and antioxidants
Modification for specialty resins