1Phenyl1propanone

1-Phenyl-1-propanone, also known as propiophenone, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C9H10O. It is a ketone with a phenyl group and a propyl group attached to the carbonyl carbon. Propiophenone appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid with a sweet, floral odor. It is sparingly soluble in water but miscible with most organic solvents.

Propiophenone can be synthesized through several methods, including the Friedel-Crafts acylation of benzene with propionyl chloride. It is also a naturally occurring compound found in some plants, such as damask rose oil.

In terms of its uses, propiophenone has found application as a fragrance ingredient, contributing to the scent profiles of various perfumes and cosmetic products. It has also been utilized as a building block in the synthesis of more complex organic molecules, including pharmaceuticals and other specialty chemicals. Due to its chemical structure, propiophenone can undergo various reactions characteristic of ketones, such as reduction and condensation.