2'-Hydroxy-4'-methoxyacetophenone

Agent Name
2'-Hydroxy-4'-methoxyacetophenone
Alternative Name
Paeonol
CAS Number
552-41-0
Formula
C9-H10-O3
Major Category
Other Classes
2'-Hydroxy-4'-methoxyacetophenone formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Paeonol; 4-O-Methylresacetophenone; PAEONOL; Resacetophenone, 4-O-methyl ester; Resacetophenone-4-methyl ether; 1-(2-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)ethanone; Acetophenone, 2'-hydroxy-4'-methoxy- (7CI,8CI); Ethanone, 1-(2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)- (9CI); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Aromatic Ketones
Description
Off-white crystalline solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
Causes altered sleep time in intraperitoneal and intravenous lethal-dose studies of mice; Causes analgesia and effects on inflammation in acute intraperitoneal studies of rats; [RTECS] A skin and strong eye irritant; Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause eye injury; Toxic by ingestion; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Acetophenone" and "Anisole."
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
0.000683 mm Hg

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