3-Acetylbenzophenone

• CAT Number: R048135
• CAS Number: 66067-44-5
• Molecular Formula: C15H12O2
• Molecular Weight: 224.26
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1-(3-Benzoylphenyl)ethanone; 3-Benzoylacetophenone; m-Benzoylacetophenone; USP Ketoprofen Related Compound D
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 1-(3-benzoylphenyl)ethanone
• InChI: InChI=1S/C15H12O2/c1-11(16)13-8-5-9-14(10-13)15(17)12-6-3-2-4-7-12/h2-10H,1H3
• InChIKey: PPNGALBGZJBTRY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=O)C1=CC(=CC=C1)C(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2

3-Acetylbenzophenone（Cat No.:R048135）is an aromatic ketone featuring a benzophenone core with an additional acetyl group at the meta (3-) position on one of the phenyl rings. This compound is a useful intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals, dyes, and fine chemicals. Its dual ketone functionalities enhance its reactivity in condensation reactions, cyclizations, and the formation of heterocycles. The conjugated aromatic system also lends itself to photophysical applications. 3-Acetylbenzophenone is valuable for exploring structure–activity relationships and building complex molecular frameworks with functional and electronic diversity.