4'-(2-Methylpropyl)acetophenone CAS 38861-78-8

Introduction:Basic information about 4'-(2-Methylpropyl)acetophenone CAS 38861-78-8, including its chemical name, molecular formula, synonyms, physicochemical properties, and safety information, etc.

4'-(2-Methylpropyl)acetophenone Basic information

Product Name:4'-(2-Methylpropyl)acetophenone
Synonyms:Imp. E:1-(4-isobutylphenyl)ethanone;TIMTEC-BB SBB007668;P-ISO-BUTYLACETOPHENONE;IBUPROFEN IMPURITY E;IBUPROFEN IMP E;ISOBUTYL ACETOPHENONE;4'-Isobutylacetophenone, 97+%;4'-ISOBUTYLACETOPHENONE
CAS:38861-78-8
MF:C12H16O
MW:176.25
EINECS:254-159-8
Product Categories:Aromatic Acetophenones & Derivatives (substituted);Aromatics, Impurities, Pharmaceuticals, Intermediates & Fine Chemicals;Aromatics;Impurities;Intermediates & Fine Chemicals;Pharmaceuticals
Mol File:38861-78-8.mol

4'-(2-Methylpropyl)acetophenone Chemical Properties

Boiling point 134-135°C 16mm
density 0,952 g/cm3
vapor pressure 0.75Pa at 20℃
refractive index 1.5180
Fp 54°C
storage temp. Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature
solubility soluble in Dichloromethane; Diethyl Ether; Ethyl Acetate; THF
form liquid
color Colorless to Yellow
Water Solubility Miscible with chloroform and methanol. Slightly miscible with water.
BRN 1935275
Major Applicationpharmaceutical (small molecule)
InChIInChI=1S/C12H16O/c1-9(2)8-11-4-6-12(7-5-11)10(3)13/h4-7,9H,8H2,1-3H3
InChIKeyKEAGRYYGYWZVPC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESC(=O)(C1=CC=C(CC(C)C)C=C1)C
LogP3.4 at 23℃
CAS DataBase Reference38861-78-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference4'-(2-Methylpropyl)acetophenone(38861-78-8)
EPA Substance Registry SystemEthanone, 1-[4-(2-methylpropyl)phenyl]- (38861-78-8)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes Xn,N,Xi
Risk Statements 10-40-52/53-43
Safety Statements 16-36-22-61-36/37
RIDADR 1224
WGK Germany 3
TSCA TSCA listed
HazardClass 3.2
PackingGroup III
HS Code 29143990
Storage Class10 - Combustible liquids
Hazard ClassificationsAquatic Chronic 2
Skin Irrit. 2
Skin Sens. 1B

4'-(2-Methylpropyl)acetophenone Usage And Synthesis

Chemical PropertiesClear Colourless Oil
Uses4'-isobutylacetophenone is an important starting material employed in the production of pharmaceuticals such as ibuprofen. It is also utilized in proteomics research. It is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis.
UsesA degradation product of Ibuprofen in tablets, which is a known toxin. Ibuprofen (I140000) impuritiy.
PreparationSynthesis of 4-isobutylacetophenone: toluene and propylene are reacted with the participation of metal potassium, sodium carbonate and graphite, Alkylation on methyl to generate isobutylbenzene, Then with acetyl chloride in the participation of anhydrous aluminum trichloride to obtain the product.
General Description4'-(2-Methylpropyl)acetophenone, also known as Ibuprofen EP Impurity E, is an impurity of ibuprofen. Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation.

4'-(2-Methylpropyl)acetophenone Preparation Products And Raw materials

Raw materialsAluminum chloride-->Graphite-->Potassium-->Isobutylbenzene-->1-(4-Isobutylphenyl)ethanol-->DL-2-(4-Carboxyphenyl)propionic Acid-->rac a-Hydroxy Ibuprofen-->1-Hydroxyibuprofen-->4-ISOBUTYLBENZOIC ACID-->(2RS)-2-(4-FORMYLPHENYL)PROPANOIC ACID-->1-Oxo Ibuprofen-->4-Acetylbenzoic acid-->Ibuprofen
Preparation Products4-Isobutylbenzaldehyde
4-(2-Ethylhexyloxy)-2-hydroxybenzophenone CAS 2549-90-8
4-(2-PYRIDYLAZO)RESORCINOL CAS 1141-59-9
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