Acetophenone is a colorless liquid or white crystal, with characteristic odor.
Chemical Formula:
C8H8O
Layman's explanation:Acetophenone is used in perfumery as a fragrance ingredient in soaps, detergents, and perfumes; as a flavoring agent in foods, nonalcoholic beverages, and tobacco; as a specialty solvent for plastics and resins, etc. It is released into the environment from a variety of combustion processes and may be released during its manufacture, and its use in certain perfumes. Occupational exposure to acetophenone may occur during its manufacture and use. Acetophenone has been detected in ambient air and drinking water; exposure of the general public may occur through the inhalation of contaminated air or the consumption of contaminated water. Acute exposure of humans to acetophenone vapor may produce skin irritation and transient corneal injury. Acute oral exposure has been observed to cause hypnotic or sedative effects, hematological effects, and a weakened pulse.
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