3,4-Dimethoxyphenylacetone, 97%

Description

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.

Specifications

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

• 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

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	212-285-0
RTECSNumber	UC1795500
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only