[ˌæsɪˈtoʊfɛnɪn, ə-]

Definitions

1. noun

A colorless, sweet-smelling, crystalline solid used as a solvent and in the production of perfumes and flavorings.

“The chemist studied the properties of acetophenone in the laboratory.”

2. chemistry

A ketone resulting from the reaction of benzene with a carboxylic acid.

“The molecular structure of acetophenone was analyzed using spectroscopy.”

3. chemistry

A compound with the molecular formula C6H5COCH3, often used as a building block in organic synthesis.

“The reaction between acetophenone and the catalyst produced a desired compound.”