| Formula / Notation | C8H9NO2 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 103-90-2 |
| Molecular Weight | 151.16 |
| Melting Point | 336 to 342 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | >500 |
| Density | 1.293 at 70 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | 1 to 5 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | 4-hydroxyacetanilide is an odorless white crystalline solid. Bitter taste. pH (saturated aqueous solution) about 6. (NTP, 1992) |
| Also Known As | N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetamide; acetaminophen; 4-Acetamidophenol; 103-90-2; N-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)acetamide; Tylenol; APAP; 4'-Hydroxyacetanilide; Datril; Panadol |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Paracetamol?
Paracetamol is a member of the class of phenols that is 4-aminophenol in which one of the hydrogens attached to the amino group has been replaced by an acetyl group. It has a role as a ferroptosis inducer, a geroprotector, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, a non-narcotic analgesic, an antipyretic, a xenobiotic, a cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor, a cyclooxygenase 1 inhibitor, a hepatotoxic agent, a cyclooxygenase 3 inhibitor, an environmental contaminant and a human blood serum metabolite. It is a member of acetamides and a member of phenols. It is functionally related to a 4-aminophenol.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetamide
Other Names / Synonyms: N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetamide; acetaminophen; 4-Acetamidophenol; 103-90-2; N-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)acetamide; Tylenol; APAP; 4'-Hydroxyacetanilide; Datril; Panadol
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 336 to 342 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | >500 |
| Density | 1.293 at 70 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 151.16 |
| Solubility | 1 to 5 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | 4-hydroxyacetanilide is an odorless white crystalline solid. Bitter taste. pH (saturated aqueous solution) about 6. (NTP, 1992) |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Paracetamol is a member of the class of phenols that is 4-aminophenol in which one of the hydrogens attached to the amino group has been replaced by an acetyl group. It has a role as a ferroptosis inducer, a geroprotector, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, a non-narcotic analgesic, an antipyretic, a xenobiotic, a cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor, a cyclooxygenase 1 inhibitor, a hepatotoxic agent, a cyclooxygenase 3 inhibitor, an environmental contaminant and a human blood serum metabolite. It is a member of acetamides and a member of phenols. It is functionally related to a 4-aminophenol.
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for Paracetamol is: C8H9NO2