Phenylacetone
Agent Name
Phenylacetone
CAS Number
103-79-7
Formula
C9-H10-O
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]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.221 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Combustible liquid, n.o.s."
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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