3,4-Dimethoxyphenylacetone
- CAS NO.:776-99-8
- Empirical Formula: C11H14O3
- Molecular Weight: 194.23
- MDL number: MFCD00008772
- EINECS: 212-285-0
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-05-28 00:45:18
What is 3,4-Dimethoxyphenylacetone?
Chemical properties
CLEAR YELLOW TO BROWN LIQUID
The Uses of 3,4-Dimethoxyphenylacetone
3,4-Dimethoxyphenylacetone was used as starting material in the synthesis of α-methyl-dopa, an important nonproteogenic α-amino acid for pharmaceutical applications. 3,4-Dimethoxyphenylacetone undergoes asymmetric amination catalyzed by Brevibacterium linens IFO 12141 strain to yield corresponding optically active amine
Synthesis Reference(s)
Chemistry Letters, 5, p. 1239, 1976
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 29, p. 1424, 1964 DOI: 10.1021/jo01029a039
Properties of 3,4-Dimethoxyphenylacetone
| Melting point: | 136-139 °C |
| Boiling point: | 154-158 °C (12 mmHg) |
| Density | 1.115 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| refractive index | n |
| Flash point: | >230 °F |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| solubility | Chloroform (Sparingly), Methanol (Slightly) |
| form | clear liquid |
| color | Light yellow to Yellow to Orange |
| Water Solubility | Insoluble in water. |
| BRN | 1107410 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 776-99-8(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 3,4-Dimethoxyphenylacetone(776-99-8) |
Safety information for 3,4-Dimethoxyphenylacetone
| 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. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for 3,4-Dimethoxyphenylacetone
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