o-Hydroxyacetophenone
[CAS# 118-93-4]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Aromatic ketone
• Name: o-Hydroxyacetophenone
• Synonyms: 2'-Hydroxyacetophenone; 1-(2-Hydroxyphenyl)ethanone; 2-Acetylphenol
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₈O₂
• Molecular Weight: 136.15
• CAS Registry Number: 118-93-4
• EC Number: 204-288-0
• FEMA: 3548

Properties

• Density: 1.131
• Melting point: 4-6 ºC
• Boiling point: 213 ºC (717 mmHg)
• Refractive index: 1.558-1.56
• Flash point: 112 ºC
• Water solubility: slightly soluble

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xi
• Risk Codes: R36/38
• Safety Description: S26;S37/39

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319