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4′-Methoxyacetophenone (CAS 100-06-1)

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Alternate Names:
4-Acetylanisole 4′-Methoxyacetophenone 1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)ethanone Acetanisole Novatone 4-Acetylanisole Linarodin Vananote Acetophenone, 4′-methoxy- Ethanone, 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)- p-Methoxyacetophenone
CAS Number:
100-06-1
Molecular Weight:
150.17
Molecular Formula:
C9H10O2
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4′-Methoxyacetophenone, also known by its IUPAC name 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethanone, serves as a pivotal chemical compound in various research and industrial applications, primarily due to its unique chemical properties and reactive potential. As an aromatic ketone, it plays a role in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, acting as a building block in the creation of diverse chemical entities. Its mechanism of action involves participation in condensation reactions, where its carbonyl group reacts with nucleophiles, facilitating the formation of carbon-carbon bonds critical in organic synthesis. This functionality makes it an indispensable reagent in the field of organic chemistry, where it is utilized in the synthesis of perfumes, flavors, and in the development of various organic compounds with potential application in materials science. Moreover, its methoxy group enhances its reactivity and solubility, which further expands its utility in catalysis and as a precursor in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds, highlighting its versatility and importance in chemical research and industrial processes.


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4′-Methoxyacetophenone, 5 g

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5 g
$20.00