1. Product Overview & Specifications

Chemical Name: 4′-Hydroxyacetophenone

CAS Number: 99-93-4

Molecular Formula: C₈H₈O₂

Molecular Weight: 136.15 g/mol

Physical Properties

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2. Key Applications

• Pharmaceuticals: Intermediate for synthesizing choleretic drugs (e.g., bile acid sequestrants).
• Cosmetics: Preservative in skincare products (FEMA 4330 approved), replacing parabens.
• Organic Synthesis: Building block for fragrances, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers.
• Research: Analytical reference standard in chromatography.

3. Industry Use Cases

Case 1: Preservative in Organic Cosmetics

A European skincare brand uses 4′-Hydroxyacetophenone (0.2–0.5% concentration) as a paraben-free preservative in serums, extending shelf life by 18 months while maintaining pH stability.

Case 2: Drug Intermediate Production

A Chinese pharmaceutical company utilizes this compound in a 5-step synthesis of Ursodeoxycholic Acid (UDCA), achieving 92% yield with 99.8% HPLC purity.

4. Client Success Stories

Client A: Specialty Chemical Manufacturer

Challenge: Required 500 kg/month of 99.9% pure material for high-end fragrance production.
Solution: Customized purification process reduced impurities to <0.1%, enabling ISO 22716 certification.

Client B: Research Institute

Challenge: Needed analytical-grade reference standard with full documentation.
Solution: Supplied batch-tested material with COA, MSDS, and ¹H/¹³C NMR spectra, accelerating their FDA submission timeline by 6 weeks.

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