Acetophenone
Also known as: Acetophenone, 1-Phenylethanone, Methyl phenyl ketone, Acetylbenzene, Benzene, acetyl-, Ethanone, 1-phenyl-, Hypnone, Phenyl methyl ketone
Acetophenone (CAS 98-86-2) is a compound in the Ketones category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C8H8O and a molecular weight of 120.148 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 19.6ºC, a boiling point of 202.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 82.2±0.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed and H319 — Causes serious eye irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 98-86-2
- Jingsj CID
- J-1991925-6
- Molecular Formula
- C8H8O
- Molecular Weight
- 120.148 g/mol
- Category
- Ketones
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 19.6ºC |
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| Boiling Point | 202.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 82.2±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 120.057518 |
| PSA | 17.07000 |
| LogP | 1.66 |
| Additional Property | 4.1 (vs air) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.3±0.4 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.512 |
| Additional Property | 5.5 g/L (20 ºC) |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H302 — Harmful if swallowed
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. Żymańczyk-Duda E, et al. Reductive capabilities of different cyanobacterial strains towards acetophenone as a model substrate - Prospect of applications for chiral building blocks synthesis. Bioorg Chem. 2019 Feb 25. pii: S0045-2068(18)31467-6. |
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Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2914391000 |
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| Summary | HS: 2914391000 acetophenone Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:none VAT:17.0% MFN tariff:4.0% General tariff:11.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Acetophenone?
The CAS number of Acetophenone is 98-86-2.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Acetophenone?
Acetophenone has molecular formula C8H8O and molecular weight 120.148 g/mol.
Is Acetophenone hazardous?
Acetophenone has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Acetophenone?
For Acetophenone, Downstream Products: 2-Mercapto-6-phenyl-4-(trifluoromethyl)nicotinonitrile, 3,4-dimethyl-3,4-diphenylhexane, 2-Phenyl-2-butanol.
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How to cite: Jingsj. "Acetophenone (CAS 98-86-2)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-1991925-6 (accessed 2026-11-06).
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