1-(4-Methylphenyl)-1-butanone
[CAS# 4160-52-5]

Identification

• Name: 1-(4-Methylphenyl)-1-butanone
• Synonyms: 4'-Methylbutyrophenone; NSC 163487
• Molecular Formula: C₁₁H₁₄O
• Molecular Weight: 162.23
• CAS Registry Number: 4160-52-5
• EC Number: 223-996-0

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.28 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 0.952±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 12 ºC^**
• Boiling point: 252 ºC (739 Torr)^***
• Refractive index: 1.5232 (589.3 nm 20 ºC)^****
• Flash point: 110.1±8.8 ºC, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2013 ACD/Labs)

^** "PhysProp" data were obtained from Syracuse Research Corporation of Syracuse, New York (US)

^*** Noller, C. R.; Journal of the American Chemical Society 1924, V46, P1889-96.

^**** Tsukervanik, I.; Zhurnal Obshchei Khimii 1940, V10, P1405-7.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302