4-METHYLPROPIOPHENONE

4′-Methylpropiophenone
Other Names: 1-(4-Methylphenyl)propan-1-one, p-Methylphenylethylketone

CAS Number: 5337-93-9
Sum Formula: C₁₀H₁₂O
Molar Mass: 148.21 g/mol
Appearance: Colorless liquid

4′-Methylpropiophenone is an aromatic ketone where a methyl group is positioned para (4′) to the carbonyl group on the phenyl ring. It is commonly used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of fine chemicals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials.

Chemical and Physical Properties
Density: 0.993 g/mL (at 20°C)
Melting Point: 7.2°C
Boiling Point: 238°C
Solubility in Water: Insoluble
Solubility in Other Solvents: Soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, ether, and acetone
Odor: Mild, sweet aromatic odor

Applications
Organic Synthesis: Used as an intermediate for the preparation of specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemical compounds.
Material Science: Investigated for use in functionalized polymer systems and chemical surface modifications.
Analytical Chemistry: Used in the study of ketone reactivity and analytical standardization.
Research and Development: Explored in synthetic organic chemistry for building complex molecules.