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China and India are the leading exporters of Acetophenone (CAS 98-86-2), collectively accounting for over 60% of global export value in 2023–2024, while the United States, Germany, and South Korea remain the largest importers. Import volumes into the U.S. and EU have remained relatively stable since 2022, with modest growth observed in Southeast Asian imports, coinciding with moderate upward pressure on Acetophenone prices amid tightening supply from key Asian producers.
Acetophenone (CAS 98-86-2) is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a pleasant, floral–fruity odor and moderate volatility; it melts at 19.7 °C and boils at 202 °C. It is an aromatic ketone and widely employed as a chemical intermediate in organic synthesis. Its primary industrial applications include the production of resins, fragrances, pharmaceuticals (e.g., antihistamines and analgesics), and agrochemicals. It serves as a precursor to compounds such as styrene, caprolactam, and various dyes, and finds use in coatings, inks, and polymer additives.
In perfumery to impart an orange-blossom-like odor, catalyst for polymerization of olefins, in organic synthesis, esp as photosensitizer.
This chemical is included in Fine Chemicals. See more about what is Acetophenone and Acetophenone SDS information.
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