Acetanilide, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Acetanilide is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of rubber accelerator, dyes and camphor. It is also used in the synthesis of penicillin and other pharmaceutical products. It is involved in the preparation of 4-acetamidobenzenesulfonyl chloride, which is an intermediate during the synthesis of sulfa drugs. Further, it is employed as a experimental photographic developer. In addition to this, it is used to stabilize cellulose ester varnishes.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Acetanilide is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of rubber accelerator, dyes and camphor. It is also used in the synthesis of penicillin and other pharmaceutical products. It is involved in the preparation of 4-acetamidobenzenesulfonyl chloride, which is an intermediate during the synthesis of sulfa drugs. Further, it is employed as a experimental photographic developer. In addition to this, it is used to stabilize cellulose ester varnishes.

Solubility
Soluble in ethanol, diethyl ether, acetone, benzene. Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 103-84-4
• Molecular Formula: C8H9NO
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 135.17
• MDL Number: MFCD00008674
• InChI Key: FZERHIULMFGESH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: acetanilide, acetanil, acetamidobenzene, antifebrin, acetylaniline, acetanilid, n-acetylaniline, acetamide, n-phenyl, acetic acid anilide, acetylaminobenzene
• PubChem CID: 904
• ChEBI: CHEBI:28884
• IUPAC Name: N-phenylacetamide
• SMILES: CC(=O)NC1=CC=CC=C1

• Melting Point: 113°C to 116°C
• Density: 1.121
• Boiling Point: 304°C to 305°C
• Flash Point: 161°C (321°F)
• Assay Percent Range: 98%
• Quantity: 500 g
• Beilstein: 606468
• Merck Index: 14,50
• Solubility Information: Soluble in ethanol,diethyl ether,acetone,benzene. Slightly soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 135.17
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Acetanilide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H302-H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statement	P264b-P270-P301+P312-P330-P501c
EINECSNumber	203-150-7
RTECSNumber	AD7350000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only