Description
2',4',6'-Trimethoxyacetophenone is a natural phenolic compound found in the fruits of Citrus medica.
Synonyms
1-(2,4,6-trimethoxyphenyl)ethanone
IUPAC Name
1-(2,4,6-trimethoxyphenyl)ethanone
Molecular Formula
C11H14O4
Canonical SMILES
CC(=O)C1=C(C=C(C=C1OC)OC)OC
InChI
InChI=1S/C11H14O4/c1-7(12)11-9(14-3)5-8(13-2)6-10(11)15-4/h5-6H,1-4H3
InChIKey
KPZWHZSIXZXDMW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
343 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point
98-102 °C(lit.)
Solubility
Soluble in chloroform.
Storage
Keep in dark place,Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
Preparation
Preparation by reaction of dimethyl sulfate with phloroacetophenone.
Uses
2',4',6'-Trimethoxyacetophenone is used in the production of 4,2',4',6'-tetramethoxy-chalcone.