1-(4-Nitrophenyl)-2-propanone
[CAS 5332-96-7]

Identification

• Classification: Flavors and spices >> Synthetic spice >> Ketone fragrance >> Aromatic ketone fragrance
• Name: 1-(4-Nitrophenyl)-2-propanone
• Synonyms: 1-(p-Nitrophenyl)-2-propanone; 4-Nitrophenylacetone; Methyl 4-nitrobenzyl ketone; NSC 581
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₉NO₃
• Molecular Weight: 179.17
• CAS Registry Number: 5332-96-7
• EC Number: 676-546-4

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (1.1 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.212±0.06 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 205-206 °C (decomp)^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2016 ACD/Labs)

^** Wedekind, E.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315