2-Methoxyphenylacetone

About 2-Methoxyphenylacetone

2-Methoxyphenylacetone is an impurity of Formoterol carrying the CAS registry number 5211-62-1. Its molecular formula is C10H12O2 and its molecular weight is 164.2 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 1-(2-methoxyphenyl)propan-2-one. Common synonyms include o-Methoxy phenyl acetone and 2-Propanone, 1-(2-methoxyphenyl)-.

The product is provided as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 3 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Pharmaceutical QC and development laboratories use this impurity standard of Formoterol to develop and validate HPLC methods, to set specification limits and to document impurity profiles in ANDA and DMF submissions. Typical end-use sectors are 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

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Related to Formoterol

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Formoterol.

Formoterol impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-Methoxyphenylacetone
Catalogue No.	VQ-037421
CAS Number	5211-62-1
IUPAC name	1-(2-methoxyphenyl)propan-2-one
Molecular formula	C₁₀H₁₂O₂
Molecular weight	164.2 g/mol
Exact mass	164.0837
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	GMBFNZCPZFVKAT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(=O)CC1=CC=CC=C1OC
PubChem CID	78887

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	1.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	26.3 Å²
Synonyms	o-Methoxy phenyl acetone, 2-Propanone, 1-(2-methoxyphenyl)-, 1-(2-Methoxyphenyl)-2-propanone, 2-Acetonylanisole, o-Methoxyphenylaceton, 2-Methoxybenzyl methyl ketone, 1-(2-Methoxyphenyl)acetone, o-Anisylacetone, o-Anisylacet, 1-(2-Methoxyphenyl)acetone #

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 2-Methoxyphenylacetone?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-Methoxyphenylacetone is 5211-62-1. It is also known as o-Methoxy phenyl acetone, 2-Propanone, 1-(2-methoxyphenyl)-, 1-(2-Methoxyphenyl)-2-propanone.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Methoxyphenylacetone?

2-Methoxyphenylacetone has the molecular formula C10H12O2 and a molecular weight of 164.2 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 1-(2-methoxyphenyl)propan-2-one.

What is 2-Methoxyphenylacetone used for?

2-Methoxyphenylacetone is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Formoterol. 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 2-Methoxyphenylacetone can I order?

We supply 2-Methoxyphenylacetone in Reference Standard grade, 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 2-Methoxyphenylacetone?

Yes. Every lot of 2-Methoxyphenylacetone 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 2-Methoxyphenylacetone be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2-Methoxyphenylacetone 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.