Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 4-Phenyl-2-butanone (CAS: 2550-26-7)?
Answer
4-Phenyl-2-butanone (CAS: 2550-26-7) is widely used in pharmaceuticals as a precursor for drug synthesis, including antifungal and anti-inflammatory compounds. It also serves in the fragrance industry for creating synthetic aroma compounds and is a key reagent in organic research for producing derivatives like esters and amides. Additionally, it finds applications in polymer science and specialty chemical manufacturing.
About
CAS No
2550-26-7
English Name
4-Phenyl-2-butanone
Molecular Formula
C10H12O
Molecular Weight
148.2 g/mol
SMILES
CC(=O)CCc1ccccc1
InChIKey
AKGGYBADQZYZPD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
