2,4-Dihydroxyacetophenone
Agent Name
2,4-Dihydroxyacetophenone
CAS Number
89-84-9
Formula
C8-H8-O3
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1-(2,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)ethanone; 4-Acetylresorcinol; Resacetophenone; Resoacetophenone; Resorcinol, 4-acetyl-; 2',4'-Dihydroxyacetophenone; Acetophenone, 2',4'-dihydroxy-; Ethanone, 1-(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-; [ChemIDplus] beta-Resacetophenone; [RTECS]
Category
Aromatic Ketones
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] Yellow or gold powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a reagent for iron (in 10% alcoholic solution); [Merck Index]
Comments
A severe eye irritant; [RTECS] Decomposed slowly by water; [Merck Index] An irritant that may cause serious eye injury; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Acetophenone" and "Resorcinol."
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