Acetophenone (C8H8O)

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Target: Acetophenone
CAS: 98-86-2
Formula: C8H8O
Approx. MW: 120.15
SMILES: CC(=O)c1ccccc1
PubChem CID: 7410
Approx. carbons: C8

Acetophenone structure

Properties

IUPAC name: 1-phenylethanone
Common names: ACETOPHENONE; 98-86-2; 1-Phenylethanone; Methyl phenyl ketone; Phenyl methyl ketone; Acetylbenzene; Hypnone; Ethanone, 1-phenyl-; Benzoyl methide; Acetophenon
Molecular weight: 120.15
Exact mass: 120.06
InChIKey: KWOLFJPFCHCOCG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting point: 67.5 °F (USCG, 1999)
Boiling point: 395.1 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999)
Density: 1.028 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink

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FAQ

What is the chemical formula of Acetophenone?

Acetophenone has molecular formula C8H8O. Molecular weight about 120.15 g·mol⁻¹.

What is the CAS number of Acetophenone?

The CAS Registry Number for Acetophenone is 98-86-2.

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References & tools

ChemicalTool Reaction — AI retrosynthesis with optional library evidence.
PubChem — compound identifiers and structure depictions (NIH/NCBI).
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