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4-Methoxyphenylacetone

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Product Name
4-Methoxyphenylacetone
CAS No.
122-84-9
Chemical Name
4-Methoxyphenylacetone
Synonyms
1-(4-METHOXYPHENYL)-2-PROPANONE;2-Propanone, 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-;1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)acetone;p-Methoxy;Anisketone;P-ANISYL ACETONE;Methoxyphenylacetone;P-METHOXYBENZYL METHYL KETONE;(6-bromo-3-pyridinyl)methanol;FEMA 2674
CBNumber
CB4736451
Molecular Formula
C10H12O2
Formula Weight
164.2
MOL File
122-84-9.mol
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4-Methoxyphenylacetone Property

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 | 1-(P-METHOXYPHENYL)-2-PROPANONE
refractive index 
n20/D 1.525(lit.)
Flash point:
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
2-Propanone, 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)- (122-84-9)
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Safety

Hazard Codes 
Xi
Risk Statements 
36/37/38
Safety Statements 
23-24/25
WGK Germany 
2
RTECS 
UC2990000
Hazard Note 
Irritant
TSCA 
Yes
HS Code 
29145000
Toxicity
LD50 orl-rat: 3330 mg/kg FCTXAV 17,857,79
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Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation

H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P273Avoid release to the environment.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P332+P313IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P362Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

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N-Bromosuccinimide Price

Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
199176
Product name
4-Methoxyphenylacetone
Purity
≥97%
Packaging
10g
Price
$71.8
Updated
2025/07/31
Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
199176
Product name
4-Methoxyphenylacetone
Purity
≥97%
Packaging
50g
Price
$95.1
Updated
2025/07/31
Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
W267406
Product name
1-(p-Methoxyphenyl)-2-propanone
Purity
≥97%
Packaging
100g
Price
$136
Updated
2022/05/15
TCI Chemical
Product number
M0675
Product name
4-Methoxyphenylacetone
Purity
>97.0%(GC)
Packaging
25mL
Price
$48
Updated
2025/07/31
TCI Chemical
Product number
M0675
Product name
4-Methoxyphenylacetone
Purity
>97.0%(GC)
Packaging
100mL
Price
$95
Updated
2025/07/31
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4-Methoxyphenylacetone Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Aroma

Mild, yet somewhat "gassy" Hawthorne-Anise type odor of good tenacity. It has some resemblance to Methylacetophenone, but is not nearly as harsh or pungent.

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

Application

4-Methoxyphenylacetone is used occasionally in perfumes, but more frequent ly in flavor compositions. In fruit and imitation Vanilla, sometimes in Walnut or Cherry flavors, it may be used in traces, equivalent to 0.5 to 5 ppm in the finished product.

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

Not classified

Safety Profile

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

4-Methoxyphenylacetone Preparation Products And Raw materials

Raw materials

Preparation Products

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Hebei Chuanghai Biotechnology Co., Ltd
Product
4-Methoxyphenylacetone 122-84-9
Price
US $10.00/kg
Min. Order
1kg
Purity
99%
Supply Ability
10 mt
Release date
2024-11-13
HebeiShuoshengImportandExportco.,Ltd
Product
4-Methoxyphenylacetone 122-84-9
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US $6.00/kg
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1kg
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99%
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2000KG/Month
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2024-08-09
Hebei Chuanghai Biotechnology Co., Ltd
Product
4-Methoxyphenylacetone 122-84-9
Price
US $0.00/KG
Min. Order
1KG
Purity
99%
Supply Ability
500000kg
Release date
2024-11-01

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