| | Identification | More |  | [Name] 
 4-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-pentanone
 |  | [CAS] 
 5349-62-2
 |  | [Synonyms] 
 4-METHYL-1-PHENYL-2-PENTANONE
 BENZYL ISOBUTYL KETONE
 FEMA 2740
 2-Pentanone, 4-methyl-1-phenyl-
 4-methyl-1-phenyl-2-pentanon
 4-methyl-1-phenylpentan-2-one
 4-METHYL-1-PHENYL-2-PENTANONE  92+%
 |  | [EINECS(EC#)] 
 226-316-0
 |  | [Molecular Formula] 
 C12H16O
 |  | [MDL Number] 
 MFCD00015639
 |  | [Molecular Weight] 
 176.25
 |  | [MOL File] 
 5349-62-2.mol
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 | Hazard Information | Back Directory |  | [Description] 
 4-Methyl-l-phenyl-2-pentanone has a sweet, woody, spicy odor.
At low levels, it has a sweet and tart, fruity flavor. Prepared by
passing phenylacetic acid and isovaleric acid over Th02 catalyst
at 450 - 470°C.
 |  | [Chemical Properties] 
 4-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-pentanone has a sweet, woody, spicy odor. At low levels, the flavor is sweet and tart
 |  | [Chemical Properties] 
 Colorless, oily liquid
 |  | [Definition] 
 ChEBI: 4-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-pentanone is a member of benzenes.
 |  | [Preparation] 
 By passing phenylacetic acid and isovaleric acid over ThO2 catalyst at 450 to 470°C.
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