Molekula
Phenacetin
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Phenacetin is a synthetic organic compound historically used as an analgesic and antipyretic. It is now largely restricted due to safety concerns. Available with CAS number 62-44-2, molecular formula C10H13NO2, and molecular weight 179.22 g/mol. Stored at ambient temperature. Hazardous: signal word Danger. Molekula supplies Phenacetin from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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500 g — £74.80 per pack ex VAT · £89.76 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White powder |
| Melting Point | 134ºC to 137ºC |
| Assay | ≥99% |
| Sulphated Ash | ≤0.1% |
| P-Phenetidine | ≤ 0.3g Brownish Red |
| 4-Chloroacetanilide | Comply with Standard |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Monoclinic prisms |
| Odour | Odorless |
| Melting Point | 137.5 °C |
| Boiling Point | 242-245 °C |
| Water Solubility | 766 mg/L at 25 °C |
| Vapour Pressure | 6.29 × 10⁻⁷ mmHg at 25 °C |
| Refractive Index | 1.571 |
| log P (octanol/water) | 1.58 |
Source: PubChem CID 4754 (HSDB, DrugBank)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 24449991 |
| CAS Number | 62-44-2 |
| IUPAC Name | N-(4-ethoxyphenyl)acetamide |
| EC Number | 200-533-0 |
| Molecular Formula | CH3CONHC6H4OC2H5 |
| Molecular Weight | 179.22 |
| Exact Mass | 179.0946 |
| SMILES | CCOC1=CC=C(C=C1)NC(=O)C |
| InChIKey | CPJSUEIXXCENMM-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C10H13NO2/c1-3-13-10-6-4-9(5-7-10)11-8(2)12/h4-7H,3H2,1-2H3,(H,11,12) |
| PubChem CID | 4754 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29242977 |
| Tariff Code | 2924297099 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
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Serious Health Hazard
GHS08
Hazard statements
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects
- H350 May cause cancer
Precautionary statements
- P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood
- P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
- P301+310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
- P308+313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
- P330 Rinse mouth
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- Acetophenetidin
- Acetophenetidine
- Acetophenetin
- Acetphenetidin
- Fenidina
- N-(4-Ethoxyphenyl)acetamide
- p-Acetophenetidide
- Phenacetine
- Phenacetinum
- Phenazetin
Frequently asked questions
What is Phenacetin used for?
Phenacetin is primarily used as a pharmaceutical intermediate in the synthesis of analgesic and antipyretic drugs.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Phenacetin?
The formula is C10H13NO2 and the molecular weight is 179.22 g/mol.
How should Phenacetin be stored?
Phenacetin should be stored at ambient temperature, away from moisture and direct light.
What grade of Phenacetin does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies Phenacetin in research-grade purity.
Can Molekula supply Phenacetin in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula can supply Phenacetin in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for details.
What documentation comes with a Phenacetin order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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