Showing metabocard for Acetophenone (MMDBc0033588)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Status
Detected and Quantified
Creation Date
2021-11-19 04:54:45 UTC
Update Date
2022-08-31 22:36:53 UTC
MiMeDB ID
MMDBc0033588
Metabolite Identification
Common Name
Acetophenone
Description
Acetophenone is the organic compound with the formula C6H5C(O)CH3. It is the simplest aromatic ketone. This colourless, viscous liquid is a precursor to useful resins and fragrances. Acetophenone is found in chicory. Acetophenone is a flavouring ingredient used in fruit flavours. Acetophenone is a raw material for the synthesis of some pharmaceuticals and is also listed as an approved excipient by the U.S. FDA. In a 1994 report released by five top cigarette companies in the U.S., acetophenone was listed as one of the 599 additives to cigarettes.
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