| 2′,4′-Dimethylacetophenone Basic information |
| Product Name: | 2′,4′-Dimethylacetophenone |
| Synonyms: | 4-ACETYL-M-XYLENE;2,4-Dimethyl-5-acetalthiazole;Acetyl-m-xylene;2,4-DIMETHYLACETOPHENONE FOR SYNTHESIS;DiMethylacetophenone;1-(2,4-Dimethylphenyl)ethan-1-one, 4-Acetyl-m-xylene;1-(2,4-DIMETHYLPHENYL)ETHAN-1-ONE;2′,4′-DIMETHYLACETOPHENONE |
| CAS: | 89-74-7 |
| MF: | C10H12O |
| MW: | 148.2 |
| EINECS: | 201-935-9 |
| Product Categories: | C10;Carbonyl Compounds;Ketones;Alphabetical Listings;C-D;Flavors and Fragrances;thiazole Flavor;Aromatic Acetophenones & Derivatives (substituted);FINE Chemical & INTERMEDIATES |
| Mol File: | 89-74-7.mol |
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| 2′,4′-Dimethylacetophenone Chemical Properties |
| Melting point | 22.95°C |
| Boiling point | 117-118 °C18 mm Hg(lit.) |
| density | 0.997 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| refractive index | n20/D 1.535(lit.) |
| FEMA | 2387 | 2,4-DIMETHYLACETOPHENONE |
| Fp | 212 °F |
| storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
| solubility | Chloroform (Soluble), Methanol (Slightly) |
| form | clear liquid |
| color | White to Yellow to Green |
| Odor | at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. floral woody sweet mimosa minty |
| Odor Type | floral |
| JECFA Number | 809 |
| BRN | 956772 |
| LogP | 2.59 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 89-74-7(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 2,4-(CH3)2C6H3-COCH3(89-74-7) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Ethanone, 1-(2,4-dimethylphenyl)- (89-74-7) |
| Safety Information |
| Hazard Codes | Xn,Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36-20/22 |
| Safety Statements | 39-26-24/25 |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| Hazard Note | Irritant/Harmful |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29143990 |
| Provider | Language |
|---|---|
| 1-(2,4-Dimethylphenyl)ethan-1-one | English |
| SigmaAldrich | English |
| ACROS | English |
| ALFA | English |
| 2′,4′-Dimethylacetophenone Usage And Synthesis |
| Chemical Properties | 2,4-Dimethylacetophenone has a sweet, floral, woody, minty odor. |
| Chemical Properties | CLEAR COLORLESS TO VERY SLIGHTLY YELLOW LIQUID |
| Occurrence | Reported found in cinnamon bark, wine, tea, watercress and dried bonito. |
| Uses | 2′,4′-DIMETHYLACETOPHENONE (cas# 89-74-7) is a useful research chemical. This compound can be used to detect aldosterone aroma in tobacco compounds using Gas Chromatography. It can also be used for protecting food products. |
| Preparation | By condensation of acetylchloride and m-xylene in the presence of aluminum chloride or in the presence of ferric chloride |
| Aroma threshold values | Aroma characteristics at 1.0%; sweet chemical, slightly fruity cherry and powdery coumarin like, anisic, slightly camphoraceous with a slightly camphoraceous with a hint of coconut |
| Taste threshold values | Taste characteristics at 5 ppm: naphthyl phenolic, coumarin, coconut, oily and chemical. |
| Synthesis Reference(s) | The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 46, p. 2974, 1981 DOI: 10.1021/jo00327a028 |
| 2′,4′-Dimethylacetophenone Preparation Products And Raw materials |