2Phenylpropanone
2-Phenylpropanone, also known as benzyl methyl ketone or phenylacetone, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C9H10O. It is a colorless to pale yellow oily liquid with a sweet, floral odor. The molecule consists of a phenyl group attached to a propanone backbone at the second carbon atom.
This compound is primarily used as a precursor in the synthesis of various chemicals, including pharmaceuticals
2-Phenylpropanone can be synthesized through several chemical reactions, including the Friedel-Crafts acylation of benzene with propionyl