1-(4-hydroxy-2-methylphenyl)ethanone
Also known as: 4'-Hydroxy-2'-methylacetophenone, 4-hydroxy-2-methylacetophenone, 4-acetyl-3-methylphenol, 2'-methyl-4'-hydroxyacetophenone, 1-(4-hydroxy-2-methylphenyl)ethan-1-one
1-(4-hydroxy-2-methylphenyl)ethanone (CAS 875-59-2) is a compound in the Ketones category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C9H10O2 and a molecular weight of 150.174 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 129-131 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 313.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 127.9±14.9 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation, H319 — Causes serious eye irritation and H335 — May cause respiratory irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 875-59-2
- Jingsj CID
- J-12817-6
- Molecular Formula
- C9H10O2
- Molecular Weight
- 150.174 g/mol
- Category
- Ketones
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 129-131 °C(lit.) |
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| Boiling Point | 313.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 127.9±14.9 °C |
| Exact Mass | 150.068085 |
| PSA | 37.30000 |
| LogP | 1.88 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±0.7 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.546 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. GómezGarcía-Carpintero E, et, al. Aroma characterization of red wines from cv. Bobal grape variety grown in La Mancha region. Food Research International. 2011 Jan; 44(1): 61-70. [2]. Schüürmann G, et, al. Stepwise discrimination between four modes of toxic action of phenols in the Tetrahymena pyriformis assay. Chem Res Toxicol. 2003 Aug;16(8):974-87. |
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Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2914501900 |
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| Summary | 2914501900 other ketone-phenols。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:5.5%。General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of 1-(4-hydroxy-2-methylphenyl)ethanone?
The CAS number of 1-(4-hydroxy-2-methylphenyl)ethanone is 875-59-2.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 1-(4-hydroxy-2-methylphenyl)ethanone?
1-(4-hydroxy-2-methylphenyl)ethanone has molecular formula C9H10O2 and molecular weight 150.174 g/mol.
Is 1-(4-hydroxy-2-methylphenyl)ethanone hazardous?
1-(4-hydroxy-2-methylphenyl)ethanone has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation; H335 — May cause respiratory irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of 1-(4-hydroxy-2-methylphenyl)ethanone?
For 1-(4-hydroxy-2-methylphenyl)ethanone, Upstream Products: m-Tolyl acetate, acetic acid, m-Cresol; Downstream Products: 5-Hydroxy-1-indanone, 2'-Hydroxy-4'-methylacetophenone, m-Cresol.
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