2,2-DIMETHYLPROPIOPHENONE

Synonym(s):tert-Butyl phenyl ketone;Pivalophenone

CAS NO.：938-16-9
Empirical Formula: C11H14O
Molecular Weight: 162.23
MDL number: MFCD00008844
EINECS: 213-338-0
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-28 04:43:40

What is 2,2-DIMETHYLPROPIOPHENONE?

Synthesis Reference(s)

Tetrahedron, 39, p. 3207, 1983 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4020(01)91568-6
Tetrahedron Letters, 37, p. 5381, 1996 DOI: 10.1016/0040-4039(96)01083-0
Synthesis, p. 662, 1974 DOI: 10.1055/s-1974-23397

General Description

The electrocarboxylation of 2,2-dimethylpropiophenone has been carried out in N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone in a diaphragmless cell equipped with a carbon cathode and an aluminium sacrificial anode.

Properties of 2,2-DIMETHYLPROPIOPHENONE

Boiling point:	219-222 °C(lit.)
Density	0.97 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.508(lit.)
Flash point:	189 °F
color	Clear colourless
Water Solubility	Not miscible with water.
BRN	1906460
CAS DataBase Reference	938-16-9(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for 2,2-DIMETHYLPROPIOPHENONE

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.