4'-Methylacetophenone

Agent Name
4'-Methylacetophenone
CAS Number
122-00-9
Formula
C9-H10-O
Major Category
Other Classes
4'-Methylacetophenone formula graphical representation
Synonyms
p-Methyl acetophenone; 1-(4-Methylphenyl)ethanone; 1-Acetyl-4-methylbenzene; 1-Methyl-4-acetylbenzene; 1-p-Tolylethanone; 4-Methylphenyl methyl ketone; Acetophenone, 4'-methyl-; Ethanone, 1-(4-methylphenyl)-; Melilotal; Methyl p-tolyl ketone; Tolyl methyl ketone, p-; p-Acetotoluene; p-Acetyltoluene; p-Methylacetophenone; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Aromatic Ketones
Description
Clear, light yellow liquid; mp = 22-24 deg C; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as flavoring agent or adjuvant; [FDA]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] A mild skin irritant; Harmful by ingestion; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Acetophenone."
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
0.221 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
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