3,4-Dimethoxyphenylacetone

Name: 3,4-Dimethoxyphenylacetone
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-031839

About 3,4-Dimethoxyphenylacetone

Listed under CAS 776-99-8, 3,4-Dimethoxyphenylacetone is an impurity of Methyldopa available from Vaqora Chemicals. The compound has the formula C11H14O3, corresponding to a molecular weight of 194.23 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 1-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)propan-2-one. It is also known as Veratryl Acetone or 1-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-2-propanone.

It is supplied 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.

Pharmaceutical QC and development laboratories use this impurity standard of Methyldopa 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.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 3,4-Dimethoxyphenylacetone 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

Related to Methyldopa

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	3,4-Dimethoxyphenylacetone
Catalogue No.	VQ-031839
CAS Number	776-99-8
IUPAC name	1-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)propan-2-one
Molecular formula	C₁₁H₁₄O₃
Molecular weight	194.23 g/mol
Exact mass	194.0943
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	UMYZWICEDUEWIM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(=O)CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)OC)OC
PubChem CID	69896

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	1.1
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 3
TPSA	35.5 Å²
Synonyms	Veratryl Acetone, 1-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-2-propanone, Veratryl-2-propanone, 1-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)acetone, 3,4-Dimethoxybenzyl methyl ketone, 2-Propanone, 1-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-, 3,4-dimethoxyphenylactone

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-Dimethoxyphenylacetone?

The CAS Registry Number of 3,4-Dimethoxyphenylacetone is 776-99-8. It is also known as Veratryl Acetone, 1-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-2-propanone, Veratryl-2-propanone.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 3,4-Dimethoxyphenylacetone?

3,4-Dimethoxyphenylacetone has the molecular formula C11H14O3 and a molecular weight of 194.23 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 1-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)propan-2-one.

What is 3,4-Dimethoxyphenylacetone used for?

3,4-Dimethoxyphenylacetone is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Methyldopa. 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-Dimethoxyphenylacetone can I order?

We supply 3,4-Dimethoxyphenylacetone 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 3,4-Dimethoxyphenylacetone?

Yes. Every lot of 3,4-Dimethoxyphenylacetone 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-Dimethoxyphenylacetone be shipped internationally?

Yes. 3,4-Dimethoxyphenylacetone 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.