3′,4′-(Methylenedioxy)propiophenone Property

Melting point:

34-36°C

Boiling point:

165-168°C 20mm

Density 

1,21 g/cm³

Flash point:

165-168°C/20mm

solubility 

Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)

form 

Low-Melting Solid

color 

Off-White to Light Brown

BRN 

165729

InChI

InChI=1S/C10H10O3/c1-2-8(11)7-3-4-9-10(5-7)13-6-12-9/h3-5H,2,6H2,1H3

InChIKey

RVBJGSPBFIUTTR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C(C1=CC=C2OCOC2=C1)(=O)CC

CAS DataBase Reference

28281-49-4(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xn

Risk Statements 

33-22

Safety Statements 

26-37

RTECS 

UC0440600

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P233Keep container tightly closed.

P260Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P273Avoid release to the environment.

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

P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.

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

P304IF INHALED:

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P312Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P330Rinse mouth.

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

P337+P313IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

P340Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P362Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

P391Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment

P403Store in a well-ventilated place.

P403+P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

3′,4′-(Methylenedioxy)propiophenone Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Description

3′,4′-(Methylenedioxy)propiophenone, also known as 3,4-(Methylenedioxy)phenyl-1-propanone (MDP1P), is a member of the benzodioxole family, which is a five-membered heterocyclic compound. This compound is a phenylpropanoid found in some plants of the genus Piper and is an isomer of 3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl-2-propanone (MDP2P).

Chemical Properties

Pale Orange Solid

Uses

Intermediate in the production of Isosafrole and Ethylone.

Definition

ChEBI: 3,4-Methylenedioxypropiophenone is a member of benzodioxoles.

Application

3′,4′-(Methylenedioxy)propiophenone is a synthetic compound with a fatty acid chain. It has been shown to have potent activity against leishmania and has been used as an intermediate in the synthesis of other drugs. 3′,4′-(Methylenedioxy)propiophenone can be synthesized by acylation reactions with chloride and acetylcholinesterase inhibition. This product also has molecular docking properties, which have been analyzed using computational methods, such as profiling and profile analysis.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Tetrahedron Letters, 23, p. 3085, 1982 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(00)87539-5