Fragrance and synthesis raw material
A sweet, floral odor for fragrances and a reactive ketone for pharmaceutical and fine-chemical synthesis.
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Acetophenone Supplier from China
Acetophenone is an aromatic ketone used as a raw material for fragrances and pharmaceuticals, as a solvent and plasticizer, and in resin production. SUNCHEM supplies acetophenone at 99% min. in 200 kg drums, about 16 tonnes per container, with a batch COA on every shipment.
CAS 98-86-2 · C₈H₈O · Methyl phenyl ketone
- Lot COA with every shipment
- Samples for your trials
- Technical support for your trial
Product overview & key benefits
Acetophenone (methyl phenyl ketone) is the simplest aromatic ketone. It has a sweet, orange-blossom and almond-like odor, so it is used in fragrances for soap, detergents and cosmetics, and as a starting material for fragrance chemicals. It is an intermediate for pharmaceuticals and other fine chemicals, a solvent for cellulose ethers and resins, a plasticizer, and a raw material for acetophenone–formaldehyde resins.
It melts at about 20 °C, so in cool weather it may solidify in the drum — warm gently before use.
Solvent and plasticizer
Dissolves cellulose ethers and resins, and is used as a plasticizer.
Specified on your terms
We quote against your assay, water and color limits and send the batch COA for each lot.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Product name | Acetophenone |
| Synonyms | Methyl phenyl ketone; 1-phenylethanone |
| CAS No. | 98-86-2 |
| EC No. | 202-708-7 |
| Molecular formula | C₈H₈O |
| Molecular weight | 120.15 |
| Appearance | Colorless liquid or crystals (melts about 20 °C) |
| Assay | 99% min. |
| Packing | 200 kg drum; about 16,000 kg per FCL |
Water, color, freezing point and impurity limits depend on the producer grade and are stated on the TDS and batch COA; the limits for your order are confirmed in the quotation and contract.
Applications by Industry
Where acetophenone is used, and what to confirm before you switch supply.
Fragrances & fragrance chemicals
Gives a sweet, orange-blossom note in soap, detergent and cosmetic fragrances, and is a raw material for other aroma chemicals.
Check before trial
- Odor standard
- Purity and color
- Sample size
Pharmaceutical and fine-chemical synthesis
An intermediate for pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals.
Check before trial
- Synthesis route
- Impurity limits
- Documents your QA needs
Solvent, plasticizer and resins
A solvent for cellulose ethers and resins, a plasticizer, and a raw material for acetophenone–formaldehyde resins.
Check before trial
- Process
- Water and color
- Container volume
Selection & comparison
Choosing the right acetophenone grade
| Your requirement | What usually works |
|---|---|
| Fragrance use | Specify odor and color standard |
| Pharmaceutical or fine-chemical synthesis | Specify assay and impurity limits your QA approves |
| Solvent, plasticizer, resin | Standard 99% min. grade |
| Replacing an existing supplier | Send your current TDS or COA; we quote against the parameters you approve |
Packaging & storage
Packaging
200 kg drums; about 16,000 kg per 20-ft container.
Storage
Keep drums closed in a cool, ventilated store. Acetophenone may solidify below about 20 °C; warm gently to melt before use.
From first email to approved supply
Name the end use
Fragrance, synthesis or solvent: odor, color and impurity limits follow from it.
Compare the numbers that matter
Assay, water, color and freezing point.
Plan for cold weather
Drums may arrive solid in winter; plan a warm room or drum heater.
Trial, then lock the spec
Run a sample in your own process and keep the approved lot COA as the reference for contract limits.
Tell us your requirement. We match the grade.
Tell us what you make with acetophenone, the quantity and the destination port. Add your current specification and we will quote against it.
| Information | Example |
|---|---|
| Application | Fragrance, pharma intermediate, solvent, resin |
| Required specification | Assay, water, color |
| Packaging | 200 kg drums; FCL or LCL |
| Quantity | Sample / trial order / annual volume |
| Destination | Country and port |
| Documents needed | COA, SDS, TDS, REACH statement |
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Acetophenone FAQ
What is acetophenone used for?
As a raw material for fragrances and pharmaceuticals, as a solvent and plasticizer, and in acetophenone–formaldehyde resins.
What purity and packaging do you supply?
Assay 99% min., in 200 kg drums, about 16,000 kg per FCL.
Why is my acetophenone solid?
It melts at about 20 °C, so it can solidify in cool weather. Warm the drum gently and it returns to liquid without affecting quality.
Is acetophenone dangerous goods?
Check the SDS for the transport classification; we send it with the quotation.
