Acrylophenone is an organic compound with the formula C9H8O. It is prepared using acetophenone, formaldehyde, and an amine hydrochloride in a Mannich reaction.[1] It can be polymerized to poly(phenylvinyl ketone) via radical or anionic mechanisms.[1] It is sometimes used as a comonomer in the manufacturing of certain resins.[1]

Acrylophenone
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
1-Phenylprop-2-en-1-one
Other names
Acrylophenone
Phenylvinyl ketone
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
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UNII
  • InChI=1S/C9H8O/c1-2-9(10)8-6-4-3-5-7-8/h2-7H,1H2
    Key: KUIZKZHDMPERHR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • InChI=1/C9H8O/c1-2-9(10)8-6-4-3-5-7-8/h2-7H,1H2
    Key: KUIZKZHDMPERHR-UHFFFAOYAP
  • C=CC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1
Properties
C9H8O
Molar mass 132.162 g·mol−1
Density 0.996 g/cm3
Boiling point 115 °C at 18 Torr
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

References

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  1. ^ a b c Alger, Mark (1996). Polymer science dictionary (2nd ed.). London: Chapman & Hall. ISBN 978-0412608704.