Propiophenone

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Propiophenone
IUPAC name	1-Phenylpropan-1-one
Other names	Ethyl phenyl ketone
Identifiers
CAS number	[93-55-0]
SMILES	CCC(C1=CC=CC=C1)=O
Properties
Molecular formula	C9H10O
Molar mass	134.17
Appearance	colorless liquid
Density	1.0087 g/mL, liquid
Melting point	18.6 °C
Boiling point	218 °C
Solubility in water	Insoluble
Related compounds
Related solvents	Methyl ethyl ketone
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

Propiophenone is an aryl ketone. It is a clear liquid that is insoluble in water, but miscible with methanol, ethanol, diethyl ether, benzene and toluene.

Propiophenone is used in the synthesis of ephedrine and propiophenone derivatives such as cathinone, and methcathinone. It can also be used in the synthesis of aryl alkenes, such as phenylpropanoids.

Propiophenone can be prepared from propionic acid and benzene.

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• Merck Index, 11th Edition, 7842.