Propiophenone
Agent Name
Propiophenone
Alternative Name
Phenyl ethyl ketone
CAS Number
93-55-0
Formula
C9-H10-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1-Phenyl-1-propanone; 1-Propanone, 1-phenyl-; Ethyl phenyl ketone; Ketone, ethyl phenyl; Propionylbenzene; Phenyl ethyl ketone; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Aromatic Ketones
Description
Water-white to light amber liquid or solid with a strong flowery odor; mp = 17.5-21 deg C; [HSBD] Colorless or yellow liquid; mp = 17-18 deg C; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in perfumery; to make ephedrine, other pharmaceuticals, and organic chemicals; as laboratory reagent; [HSDB]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent; [JECFA] An eye and respiratory tract irritant; [HSDB] May cause irritation; [MSDSonline] See "Acetophenone."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.17 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
must be preheated
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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