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Piperonyl methyl ketone

Item No. 13892

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Synonyms
Synonyms
  • MDP2P
  • 3,4-Methylenedioxyphenylpropan-2-one
  • NSC 16688
  • PMK
  • PVI-2
Technical Information
Formal Name
1-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-2-propanone
CAS Number
4676-39-5
Molecular Formula
C10H10O3
Formula Weight
178.2
Purity
≥95%
Formulation
A 50 mg/ml solution in acetonitrile
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
DMF: 30 mg/mlDMSO: 25 mg/mlEthanol: 30 mg/mlMethanol: 10 mg/mlPBS (pH 7.2): 3 mg/ml
λmax
237, 287 nm
SMILES
CC(CC1=CC(OCO2)=C2C=C1)=O
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C10H10O3/c1-7(11)4-8-2-3-9-10(5-8)13-6-12-9/h2-3,5H,4,6H2,1H3
InChi Key
XIYKRJLTYKUWAM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    Piperonyl methyl ketone (Item No. 13892) is an analytical reference standard categorized as a precursor in the synthesis of methylenedioxy phenethylamines and amphetamines, including 3,4-MDMA (Item Nos. ISO60190 | 13971).1 Piperonyl methyl ketone is also a potential impurity found in illicit preparations of methylenedioxy phenethylamines.2 This product is intended for research and forensic applications.

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Schäffer, M., Dieckmann, S., Pütz, M., et al. Impact of reaction parameters on the chemical profile of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine synthesized via reductive amination: Target analysis based on GC-qMS compared to non-targeted analysis based on GC x GC-TOF-MS. Forensic Sci. Int. 233(1-3), 201-211 (2013).

    2. Swist, M., Wilamowski, J., and Parczewski, A. Determination of synthesis method of ecstasy based on the basic impurities. Forensic Sci. Int. 152(2-3), 175-184 (2005).