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[Description]
Phenylacetone (exempt preparation) (Item No. 16444) is an analytical reference standard categorized as a precursor in the synthesis of amphetamine and methamphetamine.1,2 Phenylacetone is regulated as a Schedule II compound in the United States. Phenylacetone (exempt preparation) (Item No. 16444) is provided as a DEA exempt preparation. This product is intended for research and forensic applications. |
[Chemical Properties]
clear yellow liquid |
[Uses]
A metabolite of Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate. |
[Uses]
In organic synthesis; production of benzyl radicals by photolysis. |
[Definition]
ChEBI: A propanone that is propan-2-one substituted by a phenyl group at position 1. |
[Production Methods]
1-Phenyl-2-propanone is produced by catalytic ketonization of phenylacetic acid with acetic acid over an alumina-supported cerium oxide catalyst at 400 – 500℃. It may also be produced by the rearrangement of phenylpropylene oxide on zeolites or oxidation of 2-phenylpropanol. |
[References]
[1] W KRAWCZYK. Impurity profiling/comparative analyses of samples of 1-phenyl-2-propanone.[J]. Bulletin on narcotics, 2005, 57 1-2: 33-62.
[2] A SINNEMA A M V. Impurities in illicit amphetamine: review.[J]. Bulletin on narcotics, 1981, 33 3: 37-54.
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