Acetophenone

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Contents 1 Acetophenone 1.1 CAS number 1.2 Synonyms 1.3 Chemical class 1.4 Industry claims found in 1.5 Industry claims used in 1.6 Possible physical or functional effects 1.7 Properties 1.8 Toxicology

Acetophenone

CAS number

98-86-2

Synonyms

1-Phenylethanon; phenyl methyl ketone; acetylbenaene; hypnone

Chemical class

Ketones

Industry claims found in

apple, cheese, apricot, banana, beef, cauliflower, endive, shrimp, nectarine

Industry claims used in

chewing gum, baked goods, frozen dairy deserts, soft candy, gelatin, puddings and hard candy.

Possible physical or functional effects

Flavoring agents and adjuvants

Properties

industry claims FEMA GRAS; used in cigarettes; used in smokeless tobacco; industry claims FDA approved food additive

Toxicology

Narcotic in high concs.; poison by intraperitoneal route; moderate toxicity by ingestion; skin and eye irritant