41295-28-7

Basic information

• Product Name: METHOXYPHENONE
• Synonyms: (4-methoxy-3-methylphenyl)(3-methylphenyl)-methanon;(4-methoxy-3-methylphenyl)(3-methylphenyl)methanone;4-methoxy-3,3’-dimethylbenzophenone;PREMTEN;4-METHOXY-3,3'-DIMETHYBENZOPHENONE;METHOXYPHENONE;KAYAMETONE;HEXACONAZOL PESTANAL, 100 MG
• CAS NO: 41295-28-7
• Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₁₆O₂
• Molecular Weight: 240.3
• EINECS: 255-300-6
• Mol File: 41295-28-7.mol
• Article Data: 4

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 62.25°C
• Boiling Point: 343.02°C (rough estimate)
• Flash Point: 174.4 °C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.0752 (rough estimate)
• Refractive Index: 1.6000 (estimate)
• Storage Temp.: -20°C Freezer
• Solubility: Chloroform (Slightly), DMSO (Slightly)
• Water Solubility: 2mg/L(20 oC)
• CAS DataBase Reference: METHOXYPHENONE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: METHOXYPHENONE(41295-28-7)
• EPA Substance Registry System: METHOXYPHENONE(41295-28-7)

Safety Data

• RTECS: PC4961000
• Hazardous Substances Data: 41295-28-7(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Methoxyphenone, also known as METHOXYPHENONE, is an organic compound with pesticidal properties. It is characterized by its ability to act as a potent insecticide and is also utilized in the synthesis of various chemical compounds, such as nitrones, which are used as herbicides.

Uses

Used in Pesticide Industry:
METHOXYPHENONE is used as an insecticide for controlling and eliminating a wide range of pests that can cause significant damage to crops and agricultural produce. Its effectiveness in targeting insects makes it a valuable tool in protecting crops and ensuring a stable food supply.
Used in Herbicide Preparation:
METHOXYPHENONE is used as a key component in the preparation of nitrones, which are compounds that serve as herbicides. These nitrones are effective in controlling and eliminating unwanted plant growth, thereby improving the quality and yield of desired crops. The use of METHOXYPHENONE in this application helps to reduce the need for manual labor and other resource-intensive methods of weed control.

Synthetic route

2-methylmethoxybenzene (578-58-5) + 3-Methylbenzoyl chloride (1711-06-4) → 3,3'-dimethyl-4-methoxy-benzophenone (41295-28-7)

Conditions	Yield
With aluminium trichloride In chloroform at 20℃; for 1h; Friedel-Crafts aroylation;	95%

2-methylmethoxybenzene (578-58-5) + m-Toluic acid (99-04-7) → 3,3'-dimethyl-4-methoxy-benzophenone (41295-28-7)

Conditions	Yield
In PPA	60%

3,3'-dimethyl-4-methoxy-benzophenone (41295-28-7) → [3-(bromomethyl)phenyl][3-(bromomethyl)-4-methoxyphenyl]ketone (299913-74-9)

Conditions	Yield
With N-Bromosuccinimide; dibenzoyl peroxide In tetrachloromethane for 4h; Heating;	70%

3,3'-dimethyl-4-methoxy-benzophenone (41295-28-7) → C20H16N2O4

Conditions	Yield
Multi-step reaction with 2 steps 1: 70 percent / NBS; benzoyl peroxide / CCl4 / 4 h / Heating 2: 60 percent / K2CO3; TBA*HSO4 / acetonitrile / Heating View Scheme

3,3'-dimethyl-4-methoxy-benzophenone (41295-28-7) → C21H18N2O4

Conditions	Yield
Multi-step reaction with 2 steps 1: 70 percent / NBS; benzoyl peroxide / CCl4 / 4 h / Heating 2: 65 percent / K2CO3; TBA*HSO4 / acetonitrile / Heating View Scheme

3,3'-dimethyl-4-methoxy-benzophenone (41295-28-7) → C23H18N2O3

Conditions	Yield
Multi-step reaction with 2 steps 1: 70 percent / NBS; benzoyl peroxide / CCl4 / 4 h / Heating 2: 40 percent / K2CO3; TBA*HSO4 / acetonitrile / Heating View Scheme

3,3'-dimethyl-4-methoxy-benzophenone (41295-28-7) → C24H18N2O4

Conditions	Yield
Multi-step reaction with 2 steps 1: 70 percent / NBS; benzoyl peroxide / CCl4 / 4 h / Heating 2: 42 percent / K2CO3; TBA*HSO4 / acetonitrile / Heating View Scheme

3,3'-dimethyl-4-methoxy-benzophenone (41295-28-7) → C23H16N4O7

Conditions	Yield
Multi-step reaction with 2 steps 1: 70 percent / NBS; benzoyl peroxide / CCl4 / 4 h / Heating 2: 28 percent / K2CO3; TBA*HSO4 / acetonitrile / Heating View Scheme

Upstream product

• 578-58-5 2-methylmethoxybenzene 
• 1711-06-4 3-Methylbenzoyl chloride 
• 99-04-7 m-Toluic acid 

Downstream Products

• 299913-74-9 [3-(bromomethyl)phenyl][3-(bromomethyl)-4-methoxyphenyl]ketone 

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