The 1-(2-Hydroxy-5-methylphenyl)ethanone, with the CAS registry number 1450-72-2, is also known as 2-Hydroxy-5-methylacetophenone. It belongs to the product categories of Aromatic Acetophenones & Derivatives (substituted); C9; Carbonyl Compounds; Ketones. Its EINECS registry number is 215-915-2. This chemical's molecular formula is C₉H₁₀O₂ and molecular weight is 150.1745. Its IUPAC name is called 1-(2-hydroxy-5-methylphenyl)ethanone. The product should be sealed and stored in cool, dry and well-ventilated place. This chemical is yellow crystalline powder.

Physical properties of 1-(2-Hydroxy-5-methylphenyl)ethanone: (1)ACD/LogP: 2.42; (2)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 2.42; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 2.42; (4)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 40.98; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 40.94; (6)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 496.44; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 496.02; (8)#H bond acceptors: 2; (9)#H bond donors: 1; (10)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 2; (11)Index of Refraction: 1.546; (12)Molar Refractivity: 42.98 cm³; (13)Molar Volume: 135.6 cm³; (14)Surface Tension: 41.8 dyne/cm; (15)Density: 1.106 g/cm³; (16)Flash Point: 99.8 °C; (17)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 49.99 kJ/mol; (18)Boiling Point: 243.4 °C at 760 mmHg; (19)Vapour Pressure: 0.0206 mmHg at 25°C.

Preparation: this chemical can be prepared by acetyl chloride and 1-methoxy-4-methyl-benzene. This reaction will need reagent AlCl₃.

Uses of 1-(2-Hydroxy-5-methylphenyl)ethanone: it can be used to produce 2-ethyl-4-methyl-phenol at temperature of 85 - 115 °C. This reaction will need reagent raney nickel and ethanol.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
This chemical may cause inflammation to the skin or other mucous membranes. It is irritating to
eyes, respiratory system and skin. In case of contact with eyes, you should rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Whenever you will contact it, please wear suitable
protective clothing and eye/face protection.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)Canonical SMILES: CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)O)C(=O)C
(2)InChI: InChI=1S/C9H10O2/c1-6-3-4-9(11)8(5-6)7(2)10/h3-5,11H,1-2H3
(3)InChIKey: YNPDFBFVMJNGKZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N