
Catalog Number	AR00IBIF
Chemical Name	2-Butanone, 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-3-methyl-
CAS Number	61173-96-4
Molecular Formula	C12H16O2
Molecular Weight	192.2542
MDL Number	MFCD11935284
SMILES	COc1ccc(cc1)CC(=O)C(C)C

1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-3-methylbutan-2-one is a versatile compound commonly utilized in chemical synthesis for its unique properties. As a ketone with a substituted benzene ring, it serves as a valuable building block in the creation of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. In organic synthesis, this compound can undergo reactions such as Friedel-Crafts acylation, Grignard reactions, and reduction processes to introduce additional functional groups or modify existing structures. Its presence in the synthesis of complex molecules allows for the efficient construction of diverse chemical scaffolds, making it a valuable tool for synthetic chemists in the development of novel compounds and materials.