Phenacetin

Phenacetin (CAS 62-44-2, EC 200-533-0), also known as Acetophenetidin, Acetphenetidin, and Acetophenetidin, is a synthetic organic compound with the molecular formula C10H13NO2. It carries no assigned E-code and is classified as a pharmaceutical intermediate with established activity across multiple industrial sectors.

In pharmaceutical and personal care formulations, Phenacetin functions as an antioxidant stabilizer, inhibiting oxidative degradation in polymer matrices and cosmetic preparations. In textile and leather processing, it acts as a surface modifier that improves substrate compatibility, while its antimicrobial properties support preservation requirements in specific formulation systems.

Phenacetin is supplied as a white crystalline powder conforming to pharmaceutical-grade specifications and is subject to REACH registration requirements within the European Union. Procurement is available under HS code 29251995, with packaging formats tailored to industrial volumes. Buyers should verify current regulatory status in their target application prior to procurement.