Name: 4MPF CAS 5337-93-9 4'-Methylpropiophenone
SKU: 5337-93-9
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4′-methylpropiophenone has been reported to be used in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds such as tolperisone and other muscle relaxants. The substance is also a starting material in the synthesis of 4-methylmethcathinone (mephedrone). Mephedrone has been encountered as a ‘legal high’ and on the illicit drug market masquerading as cocaine (in powder form), MDMA (in tablet form) and as an adulterant. According to the 2016 European Drugs Market Report produced by the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA), mephedrone has created a specific demand and carved its own distinct market share.

Product Name:	4-Methylpropiophenone
Synonyms:	4′-Methylpropiophenone; 1-(4-Methylphenyl)-1-propanone; 1-(4-Tolyl)-1-propanone; 4′-Methylpropiophenone; Ethyl 4-Methylphenyl Ketone; Ethyl p-Tolyl Ketone; NSC 852; p-Methylpropiophenone
CAS NO:	5337-93-9
EINECS:	226-267-5
Molecular Formula:	C₁₀H₁₂O
Molecular Weight:	148.2
Melting Point:	7.2 °C
Boiling Point:	238-239 °C(lit.)
Density:	0.993 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Appearance:	Light yellow liquid
Storage:	Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
Solubility:	Soluble in chloroform and hexane.
Applications:	4-Methylpropiophenone is a chemical reagent with an aromatic ketone that is propiophenone bearing a methyl group at C-4. It serves as pharmaceutical and synthesis material intermediate, and it is also used in electrocarboxylation reactions.