3-Methylpropiophenone

Name: 3-Methylpropiophenone
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-040767

About 3-Methylpropiophenone

3-Methylpropiophenone is an API impurity reference standard carrying the CAS registry number 51772-30-6. With the molecular formula C10H12O, it has a molar mass of 148.2 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 1-(3-methylphenyl)propan-1-one. Alternative names: 1-(3-Methylphenyl)-1-propanone and 1-(m-Tolyl)propan-1-one.

It is supplied as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 4 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

As a characterised impurity of the parent drug substance, it is used for analytical method development, method validation (AMV) and routine quality-control testing, and it supports ANDA and DMF regulatory filings. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 3-Methylpropiophenone in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

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

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	3-Methylpropiophenone
Catalogue No.	VQ-040767
CAS Number	51772-30-6
IUPAC name	1-(3-methylphenyl)propan-1-one
Molecular formula	C₁₀H₁₂O
Molecular weight	148.2 g/mol
Exact mass	148.0888
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	QHVNQIJBHWOZRJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCC(=O)C1=CC=CC(=C1)C
PubChem CID	103965

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	2.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	17.1 Å²
Synonyms	1-(3-Methylphenyl)-1-propanone, 1-(m-Tolyl)propan-1-one, m-METHYLPROPIOPHENONE, 1-Propanone, 1-(3-methylphenyl)-, m-n-propoyltoluene, 1-(3-Methylphenyl)-1-propanone, AldrichCPR

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P330, 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-Methylpropiophenone?

The CAS Registry Number of 3-Methylpropiophenone is 51772-30-6. It is also known as 1-(3-Methylphenyl)-1-propanone, 1-(m-Tolyl)propan-1-one, m-METHYLPROPIOPHENONE.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 3-Methylpropiophenone?

3-Methylpropiophenone has the molecular formula C10H12O and a molecular weight of 148.2 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 1-(3-methylphenyl)propan-1-one.

Which grade and pack sizes of 3-Methylpropiophenone can I order?

We supply 3-Methylpropiophenone 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 3-Methylpropiophenone?

Yes. Every lot of 3-Methylpropiophenone 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-Methylpropiophenone be shipped internationally?

Yes. 3-Methylpropiophenone 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.