Product Overview

Acetophenone 99.5% AR (CAS No. 98-86-2) is an analytical reagent grade aromatic ketone comprising a carbonyl group directly bonded to a phenyl ring. This structural arrangement gives acetophenone the characteristic reactivity of a ketone while retaining the chemical behaviour associated with an aromatic system. It is frequently employed as a representative substrate in carbonyl chemistry and in laboratory investigations involving aromatic ketones, reaction mechanisms, and the preparation or characterisation of related derivatives. Acetophenone is also known as methyl phenyl ketone and 1-phenylethanone.

The AR grade is intended for analytical, quality-control, research, and academic laboratories requiring consistent reagent quality for dependable experimental work. It is suitable for the preparation of test solutions, analytical procedures, reaction studies, and laboratory investigations in which the purity of the starting reagent may influence the reliability and reproducibility of results. Commercial acetophenone products are supplied in recognised analytical-reagent and certified reagent forms for laboratory use.

Typical Applications

• Preparation of test solutions and laboratory working solutions
• Analytical procedures involving aromatic ketones and carbonyl compounds
• Preparation and characterisation of acetophenone derivatives
• Reaction-mechanism and kinetic investigations
• Photochemical and photosensitisation studies
• Analytical method development and laboratory evaluation
• Quality-control testing and research laboratory procedures
• Organic chemistry investigations requiring analytical reagent quality

Acetophenone is an established laboratory chemical used in organic synthesis and as a photosensitising substance, supporting its application in analytical and research-oriented chemical studies.

Common Synonyms

• Acetophenone
• Methyl Phenyl Ketone
• Phenyl Methyl Ketone
• 1-Phenylethanone
• Acetylbenzene
• Ethanone, 1-phenyl-
• Hypnone

Storage Conditions

Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat, open flames, and other ignition sources. Protect from strong oxidising agents and contamination, and reseal the container promptly after dispensing to maintain product quality.