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4-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-butanone, 98%
Description
4-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-butanone is used in perfumery, in cosmetics, and as a food additive to impart a fruity odor.
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4-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-butanone is used in perfumery, in cosmetics, and as a food additive to impart a fruity odor.
Solubility
Insoluble in water.
Notes
Stable under recommended storage conditions. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 80°C to 84°C |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| Beilstein | 776080 |
| Solubility Information | Insoluble in water. |
| Formula Weight | 164.2 |
| Percent Purity | 98% |
| Chemical Name or Material | 4-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-butanone |
Safety and Handling
- 4-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-butanone
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 4-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-butanone
RUO – Research Use Only
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