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<h3>Overview</h3>
<p><strong>4-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-butanone</strong> is a key phenolic intermediate synthesized via Friedel-Crafts acylation. It serves as a critical building block for pharmaceutical synthesis and agrochemical production. <strong>Molecular Formula:</strong> C10H12O2; <strong>CAS No:</strong> 2689-54-9.</p>
<h3>Application</h3>
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<li>Pharmaceutical industry: Precursor for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).</li>
<li>Agrochemicals: Intermediate in synthesizing specific herbicides and fungicides.</li>
<li>Research: Used in metabolic pathway studies and ligand binding assays.</li>
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<h3>Precautions</h3>
<p>Store in a cool, dry, ventilated area away from oxidizers. Personnel must wear protective gloves and eye protection to prevent skin irritation. Do not use in direct clinical applications without further purification and regulatory approval.</p>