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What are the physical and chemical properties of 1-[4-(Benzyloxy)phenyl]-1-propanone (CAS: 4495-66-3)?
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The compound 1-[4-(Benzyloxy)phenyl]-1-propanone (CAS: 4495-66-3) is a white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 262.27 g/mol. It has a low solubility in water (0.1 g/100 ml at 20°C) but is more soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. It is a stable compound under normal conditions, but it can undergo intramolecular rearrangement under basic conditions. The compound is not reactive towards common oxidizing or reducing reagents. It is used in various chemical reactions due to its functional groups.
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CAS No
4495-66-3
English Name
1-[4-(Benzyloxy)phenyl]-1-propanone
Molecular Formula
C16H16O2
Molecular Weight
240.3 g/mol
SMILES
CCC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)OCC2=CC=CC=C2
InChIKey
IKFGSOJYHVTNDV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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