4'-isobutylacetophenone is an important starting material employed in the production of pharmaceuticals such as ibuprofen. It is also utilized in proteomics research. It is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis.
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Applications
4′-isobutylacetophenone is an important starting material employed in the production of pharmaceuticals such as ibuprofen. It is also utilized in proteomics research. It is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis.
Solubility
Miscible with chloroform and methanol. Slightly miscible with water.
Notes
Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from sources of ignition. Incompatible with reducing agents, strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Manso, J.; Larsson, E.; Jönsson, J. A. Determination of 4'-isobutylacetophenone and other transformation products of anti-inflammatory drugs in water and sludge from five wastewater treatment plants in Sweden by hollow fiber liquid phase microextraction and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. Talanta 2014, 125, 87-93.
- Cho, H. B.; Lee, B. U.; Ryu, C. H.; Nakayama, T.; Park, Y. H. Selective hydrogenation of 4-isobutylacetophenone over a sodium-promoted Pd/C catalyst. Korean J. Chem. Eng. 2013, 30 (2), 306-313.