Propiophenone

Propiophenone, also known as 1-phenylpropanone, is an organic compound belonging to the ketone class. This ketone has a propanone base with an attached phenyl group, giving it distinctive chemical properties.

Propiophenone (shorthand: benzoylethane or BzEt) is an aryl ketone. It is a colorless, sweet-smelling liquid that is insoluble in water, but miscible with organic solvents. It is used in the preparation of other compounds.

Synonyms:

Propiophenone
93-55-0
1-phenylpropan-1-one
Ethyl phenyl ketone
Propionylbenzene
PHENYL ETHYL KETONE
1-Propanone, 1-phenyl-
1-Phenyl-1-propanone
Ketone, ethyl phenyl
Propionphenone
1-Phenyl-propan-1-one
2-methyl-acetophenone
2-Methyl acetophenone
propiophenon
Benzoylethane
phenylethylketone
1-phenylpropanone
methyl-acetophenone
Propiophenone
Propiophenone

Applications:

Propiophenone is used in organic synthesis as an intermediate for producing other chemical compounds. Specifically, it is utilized in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. This ketone can serve as a starting material for the synthesis of various amphetamines and other stimulants.

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