Molecular Formula | C16H22O3 |
Molar Mass | 262.34 |
Density | 1.061±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) |
Boling Point | 334.7±37.0 °C(Predicted) |
Use | intermediate for ibuprofen. |
production method | 4-isobutylacetophenone is formed by the reaction (acetylation) of isobutylbenzene with acetyl chloride in anhydrous aluminum trichloride, the product is then prepared by condensation with ethyl chloroacetate in the presence of sodium isopropoxide. |