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Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-05 23:03:53 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:08:27 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0054277
Metabolite Identification
Common Name4'-hydroxyacetophenone
Description4'-hydroxyacetophenone is a phenolic compound belonging to the class of acetophenones. Its chemical structure features a hydroxyl group (-OH) para to an acetyl group (-COCH3) on a benzene ring, which contributes to its reactivity and interactions in various biochemical pathways. This compound has been identified as a metabolite in several extraction processes, notably from the flowers of Cynanchum auriculatum using an efficient enzymolysis-surfactant-assisted homogenate ultrasound method (PMID:40446658 ). The optimized extraction yielded 4'-hydroxyacetophenone at 83.23 ± 3.79 μg/g, indicating its significant presence in the plant. The extraction process also highlighted the role of intermolecular hydrogen bonds formed between 4'-hydroxyacetophenone and alkyl polyglucoside 10 (APG10), emphasizing its chemical interactions (PMID:40446658 ). This compound may participate in various metabolic pathways, potentially influencing biological processes, although its specific biological significance remains to be fully elucidated. Overall, 4'-hydroxyacetophenone serves as an important compound in both chemical and biological contexts, warranting further investigation into its properties and applications.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
(4-Hydroxyphenyl)ethan-1-oneChEBI
4-AcetylphenolChEBI
4-HydroxyacetophenoneChEBI
Methyl p-hydroxyphenyl ketoneChEBI
p-HydroxyacetophenoneChEBI
p-Hydroxyphenyl methyl ketoneChEBI
Para-hydroxyacetophenoneChEBI
1-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)ethanoneMeSH
PiceolMeSH
1-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-1-ethanonePhytoBank
4-AcetophenolPhytoBank
4-Hydroxyphenyl methyl ketonePhytoBank
4-HydroxyphenylethanonePhytoBank
4'-HydroxyacetophenonePhytoBank
4’-HydroxyacetophenonePhytoBank
Methyl 4-hydroxyphenyl ketonePhytoBank
p-AcetophenolPhytoBank
p-AcetylphenolPhytoBank
Molecular FormulaC8H8O2
Average Mass136.1479
Monoisotopic Mass136.0524295
IUPAC Name1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethan-1-one
Traditional Name4-hydroxyacetophenone
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
CC(=O)C1=CC=C(O)C=C1
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C8H8O2/c1-6(9)7-2-4-8(10)5-3-7/h2-5,10H,1H3
InChI KeyTXFPEBPIARQUIG-UHFFFAOYSA-N