Discover premium-grade Propiophenone for flavor and fragrance formulations, organic synthesis and specialty chemical applications.

Product Overview

• Propiophenone, chemically classified as an aryl ketone compound, is a key organic building block utilized across the fine flavor, fragrance, and specialty pharmaceutical industries. Structurally, it consists of a benzene ring bonded to a propionyl core group. It is commercially supplied as a clear, colorless to light yellow liquid that releases a sweet, floral, balsamic scent profile with almond-like undertones. ProCorBay International distributes premium-grade, synthesis-ready Propiophenone to international aroma houses, pharmaceutical intermediate producers, and custom organic synthesis labs requiring reliable reactivity profiles.
• Propiophenone is manufactured through the classic Friedel-Crafts acylation reaction combining benzene with propionyl chloride under aluminum chloride catalytic control, followed by fractionated vacuum distillation to achieve narrow purity margins. ProCorBay manages deep distribution channels with vetted specialty chemical plants to deliver material with high assays, low moisture levels, and minimal trace metallic residues.
• In modern fragrance compounding, this aromatic ketone serves as an effective volume builder, adding a rich, sweet, balsamic floral note to personal care items and fine perfumes. In flavor formulation, it is utilized in low concentrations to enrich artificial cherry, plum, and nut flavor profiles. Beyond its direct sensory applications, it serves as a critical synthetic intermediate for manufacturing various therapeutic agents. ProCorBay acts as an integrated supply partner, handling hazardous chemical logistics with full regulatory compliance.