p-methylacetophenone
Sign in to save4-Methylacetophenone is an organic compound with the formula . It is related to acetophenone with a methyl group at the 4-position. Two isomers, 2-methylacetophenone and 3-methylacetophenone, are also known. It is a fragrance of commercial significance.
Chemical data
- Formula
- C9H10O
- Molecular weight
- 134.17 g/mol
- IUPAC name
- 1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanone
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Wikidata facts
- Subclass of
- chemical compound
- Mass
- +134.073
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4-Methylacetophenone is an organic compound with the formula . It is related to acetophenone with a methyl group at the 4-position. Two isomers, 2-methylacetophenone and 3-methylacetophenone, are also known. It is a fragrance of commercial significance.
==Synthesis and reactions== It is prepared by acetylation of toluene.