4-methoxyacetophenone

Acetanisole

Names
Preferred IUPAC name 1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)ethan-1-one
Other names 4-Acetylanisole; para-Acetanisole; 4-Methoxyacetophenone; Linarodin; Novatone; Vananote; Castoreum anisole; 4-Methoxyphenyl methyl ketone
Identifiers
CAS Number	100-06-1 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	7196 Y
ECHA InfoCard	100.002.560
PubChem CID	7476
UNII	0IRH2BR587 Y
InChI InChI=1S/C9H10O2/c1-7(10)8-3-5-9(11-2)6-4-8/h3-6H,1-2H3
SMILES CC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)OC
Properties
Chemical formula	C9H10O2
Molar mass	150.18 g·mol−1
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystals
Density	1.094 g/cm3
Melting point	38.5 °C (101.3 °F; 311.6 K)
Boiling point	258 °C (496 °F; 531 K)
Solubility in water	2470 mg/L
Hazards
Flash point	138 °C (280 °F)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Acetanisole is an aromatic chemical compound with an aroma described as sweet, fruity, nutty, and similar to vanilla. In addition Acetanisole can sometimes smell like butter or caramel.

Acetanisole is found naturally in castoreum, the glandular secretion of the beaver.

Acetanisole can be prepared synthetically by Friedel-Crafts acylation of anisole with acetyl chloride:

It is used as a cigarette additive, a fragrance, and a flavoring in food.

At room temperature 4-Methoxyacetophenone is solid, and has a white crystal like structure. Once melted, the white crystals turn into a clear liquid.