Propiophenone is an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and organic compounds. It is used in the synthesis of ephedrine and propiophenone derivatives such as cathinone, and methcathinone. It can also be used in the synthesis of aryl alkenes.
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Applications
Propiophenone is an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and organic compounds. It is used in the synthesis of ephedrine and propiophenone derivatives such as cathinone, and methcathinone. It can also be used in the synthesis of aryl alkenes.
Solubility
Difficult to mix.
Notes
Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Shu Kobayashi.; Satoshi Nagayama. Aldehydes vs Aldimines. Unprecedented Reactivity in Their Enolate Addition Reactions. J. Org. Chem. 1997, 62, (2), 232-233.
- David P. Thomasa.; Joe P. Foley. Improved efficiency in micellar liquid chromatography using triethylamine and 1-butanol as mobile phase additives to reduce surfactant adsorption. Journal of Chromatography A. 2008, 1205, (1-2), 36-45.
- Propiophenone and its derivatives are readily rearranged to methyl esters of ɑ-methyl arylacetic acids by reaction with I2, ICl or ICl3 in trimethyl orthoformate: J. Org. Chem., 53, 4859 (1988).
- Undergoes a Mannich reaction with hexamethylenetetramine in acetic anhydride. The resulting ɑ-methylene derivative can be cyclized to an indanone in high yield: Synth. Commun., 26, 1775 (1996):