1-(2,3-Dimethylphenyl)ethanone

• CAT Number: L046938
• CAS Number: 2142-71-4
• Molecular Formula: C10H12O
• Molecular Weight: 148.20
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 1-(2,3-dimethylphenyl)ethanone
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H12O/c1-7-5-4-6-10(8(7)2)9(3)11/h4-6H,1-3H3
• InChIKey: YXJIYJZHAPHBHG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=C(C(=CC=C1)C(=O)C)C

1-(2,3-Dimethylphenyl)ethanone（Cat No.:L046938）, also known as 2,3-dimethylacetophenone, is an aromatic ketone with the molecular formula C10H12O. It features a phenyl group substituted with two methyl groups at the 2- and 3-positions, attached to an ethanone (acetyl) group at the 1-position. This compound is used as a flavoring agent and fragrance due to its pleasant odor and is also an intermediate in organic synthesis. It can undergo various reactions, including Friedel–Crafts acylation and reduction. Typically a colorless liquid or solid, it should be handled with care under standard safety procedures.