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What does acetophenone mean?

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Noun
  1. (organic chemistry) The aromatic ketone phenyl methyl ketone, used in the manufacture of very many organic compounds
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Typical examples are aromatic ketones such as acetophenone, benzophenone, benzoin ethyl ether and benzyl dimethyl ketal.
The eventual Pavlovian result was that the mice shuddered at the mere scent of acetophenone.
Our major concern is the recent shortage of acetophenone due to the exit of a major supplier of that product.
For instance, acetophenone, ethyl acetate while present in many perfumes, are also known or potential respiratory allergens.
Acetophenone was selected as a solvent due to a higher boiling point and better compatibility than toluene.
Synergistic Products: Acetone, acetophenone and dioxane appear to increase toxicity.

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