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3,4-Dimethoxyphenylacetone, 97%

Catalog No. AAL0547718
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50 g

CAS: 776-99-8 | C11H14O3 | 194.23 g/mol

3,4-Dimethoxyphenylacetone was used as starting material in the synthesis of α-methyl-dopa, an important nonproteogenic α-amino acid for pharmaceutical applications. 3,4-Dimethoxyphenylacetone undergoes asymmetric amination catalyzed by Brevibacterium linens IFO 12141 strain to yield corresponding optically active amine

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Applications
3,4-Dimethoxyphenylacetone was used as starting material in the synthesis of α-methyl-dopa, an important nonproteogenic α-amino acid for pharmaceutical applications. 3,4-Dimethoxyphenylacetone undergoes asymmetric amination catalyzed by Brevibacterium linens IFO 12141 strain to yield corresponding optically active amine

Solubility
Insoluble in water.

Notes
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from oxidizing agents.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 776-99-8
Molecular Formula C11H14O3
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 194.23
MDL Number MFCD00008772
InChI Key UMYZWICEDUEWIM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym 3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetone, 1-3,4-dimethoxyphenyl propan-2-one, 3,4-dimethoxyphenyl acetone, veratryl-2-propanone, 1-3,4-dimethoxyphenyl-2-propanone, veratryl acetone, 3,4-dimethoxybenzyl methyl ketone, 1-3,4-dimethoxyphenyl acetone, 2-propanone, 1-3,4-dimethoxyphenyl, veratryl methyl ketone
PubChem CID 69896
IUPAC Name 1-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)propan-2-one
SMILES COC1=CC=C(CC(C)=O)C=C1OC

Specifications

Density 1.115
Boiling Point 154°C to 158°C (12 mmHg)
Flash Point >110°C (230°F)
Refractive Index 1.5358
Quantity 50 g
Beilstein 1107410
Solubility Information Insoluble in water.
Formula Weight 194.23
Percent Purity 97%
Chemical Name or Material 3,4-Dimethoxyphenylacetone
EINECSNumber 212-285-0
RTECSNumber UC1795500
TSCA No
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only

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