Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1-Phenyl-2-propanone; 3-Phenyl-2-propanone; Benzyl methyl ketone; Methyl benzyl ketone; Phenyl-2-propanone; Phenylmethyl methyl ketone; 2-Propanone, 1-phenyl-; P2P; [ChemIDplus] 1-Phenylpropan-2-one; [EFSA] alpha-Phenylacetone; [RTECS] UN1993
Category
Aromatic Ketones
Description
Liquid; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used in organic synthesis and to make benzyl radicals by photolysis; [Merck Index] A flavoring agent that naturally occurs in passion fruit juice; [EFSA]
Comments
Causes ataxia in intraperitoneal lethal-dose studies of mice (LD50 = 540 mg/kg); [RTECS] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [EFSA]
Restricted
Controlled substance (precursor to amphetamine and methamphetamine); [Merck Index]
Vapor Pressure
0.221 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Combustible liquid, n.o.s."
Other Information
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