2-Hydroxy-1-phenylethanone, CAS No. 582-24-1

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582-24-1

Catalog No. EBD28601

CAS 582-24-1

Name 2-Hydroxy-1-phenylethanone

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 2-hydroxy-1-phenylethan-1-one omega-Hydroxyacetophenone 2-HYDROXYACETOPHENONE 2-hydroxy-1-phenylethanone benzoylcarbinol alpha-Hydroxyacetophenone

Molecular Formula: C8H8O2

Molecular Weight: 136.15

MDL Number: MFCD00041829

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Aldehydes and Ketones Materials Chemistry > Optoelectronic and Organic Semiconductor Materials > OLED and Organic Optoelectronic Precursors

Product Description:

2-Hydroxyacetophenone is an organic compound featuring a benzene ring substituted with an acetyl group and a hydroxyl group at the ortho position. It is a pale yellow to colorless crystalline solid with a molecular formula of C8H8O2. This structure makes it a versatile building block in organic synthesis, particularly as a precursor for heterocyclic compounds like benzofurans and chromones. Its primary industrial and research significance lies in its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of fine chemicals and functional materials. It is notably used in the production of pharmaceutical intermediates, fragrances, and, importantly, as a precursor for organic light-emitting diode (OLED) materials. The molecule can be readily functionalized to construct complex π-conjugated systems essential for optoelectronic applications. As a common synthetic intermediate, it is commercially available and widely used in laboratory-scale organic synthesis. Standard safety precautions for handling ketones and phenols should be observed, as it may cause skin and eye irritation.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 86-89 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 126 °C / 12mmHg

Flash Point: 100.368 °C

Density: 1.149 g/cm3

Analytical Data

Appearance: slightly yellow to orange powder