Flavors & Fragrances
REACH
Acetophenone
CAS Number
98-86-2
EC Number
202-708-7
FEMA Number
FEMA 2009
What is Acetophenone?
Acetophenone (CAS 98-86-2), also sold as phenyl methyl ketone, is an aromatic ketone used in fragrance, flavoring, and industrial solvent applications.
Where is Acetophenone used?
- Fragrance and flavor: sweet, floral, and almond-like notes in perfumes, baked goods, and confectionery
- Food and beverage: recognized flavoring agent (FEMA 2009)
- Coatings and printing inks: solvent and precursor in synthesizing photoinitiators for UV-cure systems
- Plastics and polymers: catalyst or intermediate in producing stabilizers that protect materials from UV degradation
- Personal care: fragrance blends for cosmetics and toiletries
- In industrial settings it functions as a photoinitiator precursor, solvent, and UV stabilizer intermediate.
Commercial specifications
- Clear liquid in drum and IBC quantities; bulk tanker options for larger industrial volumes
- Technical-grade product for coatings, polymer, and industrial solvent uses
Other Names (Synonyms)
phenyl methyl ketone|methyl phenyl ketone|benzoyl methanide|alpha-acetophenone|1-phenylethanone|1-phenylethan-1-one|1-phenyl-1-ethanone|Hypnone
What are the physical properties of Acetophenone?
Melting Point 20.5 °C
Boiling Point 202 °C
Density 1.033 g/cm³ @ Temp: 15 °C
Flash Point 180 °F
Appearance Acetophenone is a colorless, oily liquid with a sweet, floral odor.
Color Clear colorless to light yellow
Odor Pungent, floral odor
Form Liquid
Water Solubility 5.5 g/L (20 ºC)
Vapor Pressure 0.45 mm Hg ( 25 °C)
Refractive Index n 20/D 1.534(lit.)
Log P 1.65 at 20℃
How is Acetophenone classified and handled safely? Learn More
Warning
GHS07· Irritant GHS08· Health Hazard GHS05· Corrosive
Hazard Statements
H227 Combustible liquid
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H315 Causes skin irritation
H316 Causes mild skin irritation
Precautionary Statements
P203 Obtain, consult and follow expert instructions for use.
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Acetophenone?
HS Code 29143900
UN Number 1593
ADR Class 6.1
Packing Group III
Storage Class 10 - Combustible liquids
WGK (Germany) 1