4-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-2-butanone

• CAT Number: R018453
• CAS Number: 104-20-1
• Molecular Formula: C11H14O2
• Molecular Weight: 178.23
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 4-(p-Methoxyphenyl)-2-butanone; 1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-3-butanone; 1-(p-Methoxyphenyl)-3-butanone; 4-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-2-butanone; 4-(p-Methoxyphenyl)-2-butanone; 4-Methoxybenzylacetone; 4-[4-(Methyloxy)phenyl]-2-butanone; Anisylacetone; ENT 20279; NSC
• Target: Plants
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 4-(4-methoxyphenyl)butan-2-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C11H14O2/c1-9(12)3-4-10-5-7-11(13-2)8-6-10/h5-8H,3-4H2,1-2H3
• InChIKey: PCBSXBYCASFXTM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=O)CCC1=CC=C(C=C1)OC

4-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-2-butanone (Cat No.: R018453), also known as p-methoxyphenyl butanone, is an aromatic ketone featuring a methoxy-substituted phenyl ring attached to a butanone chain. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a pleasant, sweet odor, often used in the fragrance and flavor industry. The compound serves as a synthetic intermediate in the production of perfumes, pharmaceuticals, and fine chemicals. Its structure allows for further chemical modifications, such as reduction or condensation, making it versatile in organic synthesis and industrial applications.