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C8H8O2
136.15 g/mol
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4'-Hydroxyacetophenone

CAS99-93-4EC202-802-8
Category
Flavor & Fragrance
Compound Class
Aromatic
Primary Use
flavoring agent and intermediate

4'-Hydroxyacetophenone is a phenolic compound naturally occurring in Norway spruce needles and mycorrhizal roots. It is primarily used as a flavoring agent and a chemical intermediate in industrial applications.

flavoring agentchemical intermediate

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Safety Reference

Harmful
Harmful
Environmental Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethanone

InChIKey

TXFPEBPIARQUIG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)O

Synonyms (44)
  • 4-HAP
  • 1-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)ethanone; Paracetamol Imp. E (EP); 4-Hydroxyacetophenone; Paracetamol Impurity E
  • Paracetamol EP Impurity E
  • (4-Hydroxyphenyl)ethan-1-one
  • (4-hydroxyphenyl)ethanone
  • 1-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)ethanone
  • 1-acetyl-4-hydroxybenzene
  • 2o48
  • 4'-Hydroxyacetophenone
  • 4'-hyroxyacetophenone
  • 4-Acetophenol
  • 4-Acetylphenol
  • 4-Hydroksyacetofenol
  • 4-Hydroksyacetofenol [Polish]
  • 4-Hydroxyphenyl Methyl Ketone
  • 4\'-Hydroxypropiophenone
  • AB-131/40179700
  • AB00443569-03
  • Acetophenone, 4'-hydroxy-
  • Acetophenone, p-hydroxy-
  • FEMA NO. 4330
  • HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, PARA
  • Hydroxyacetophenone
  • Methyl p-hydroxyphenyl ketone
  • P-HYDROXYACETOPHENONE
  • Paracetamol Impurity E
  • Phenol, p-acetyl-
  • Piceol
  • USAF KF-15
  • p-Acetylphenol
  • p-Hydroxacetophenone
  • p-Hydroxyphenyl methyl ketone
  • p-Oxyacetophenone
  • para-Hydroxyacetophenone
  • rho-hydroxyacetophenone