3',4'-(Methylenedioxy)acetophenone

Name: 3',4'-(Methylenedioxy)acetophenone
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-039097

About 3',4'-(Methylenedioxy)acetophenone

3',4'-(Methylenedioxy)acetophenone (CAS 3162-29-6) is a process intermediate or related compound of Paroxetine offered by Vaqora Chemicals. With the molecular formula C9H8O3, it has a molar mass of 164.16 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 1-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)ethanone. It is also known as 1-(1,3-Benzodioxol-5-yl)ethan-1-one or Acetopiperone.

The product is provided as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Process chemists and analysts use it when developing synthetic routes to Paroxetine, tracking process-related impurities and validating analytical methods. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development
Fine chemical synthesis

Industries

Related to Paroxetine

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	3',4'-(Methylenedioxy)acetophenone
Catalogue No.	VQ-039097
CAS Number	3162-29-6
IUPAC name	1-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)ethanone
Molecular formula	C₉H₈O₃
Molecular weight	164.16 g/mol
Exact mass	164.0473
InChIKey	BMHMKWXYXFBWMI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(=O)C1=CC2=C(C=C1)OCO2
PubChem CID	76622

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	0.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 3
TPSA	35.5 Å²
Synonyms	1-(1,3-Benzodioxol-5-yl)ethan-1-one, Acetopiperone, 5-Acetyl-1,3-benzodioxole, Ethanone, 1-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-, 1-acetyl-3,4-(methylenedioxy)benzene, 1-(Benzo[d][1,3]dioxol-5-yl)ethanone, 1-(2H-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)ethan-1-one

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 3',4'-(Methylenedioxy)acetophenone?

The CAS Registry Number of 3',4'-(Methylenedioxy)acetophenone is 3162-29-6. It is also known as 1-(1,3-Benzodioxol-5-yl)ethan-1-one, Acetopiperone, 5-Acetyl-1,3-benzodioxole.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 3',4'-(Methylenedioxy)acetophenone?

3',4'-(Methylenedioxy)acetophenone has the molecular formula C9H8O3 and a molecular weight of 164.16 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 1-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)ethanone.

What is 3',4'-(Methylenedioxy)acetophenone used for?

3',4'-(Methylenedioxy)acetophenone is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Paroxetine. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 3',4'-(Methylenedioxy)acetophenone can I order?

We supply 3',4'-(Methylenedioxy)acetophenone, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 3',4'-(Methylenedioxy)acetophenone?

Yes. Every lot of 3',4'-(Methylenedioxy)acetophenone is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 3',4'-(Methylenedioxy)acetophenone be shipped internationally?

Yes. 3',4'-(Methylenedioxy)acetophenone is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.