P-hydroxyacetophenone, white needle-like crystals at room temperature, flammable, soluble in hot water, methanol, ethanol, ether, acetone, benzene, insoluble in petroleum ether. Naturally occurring in the stems and leaves of Artemisia binatae of the Asteraceae family, the roots of Artemisia incarnatae, and Ginseng wartime vine of the Lauraceae family. This product is used in the manufacture of choleretic drugs and other raw materials for organic synthesis. Animal experiments show that this product can increase the secretion of bile in rats, and also increase the discharge of solids, bile acids and bilirubin in bile, and it has the same effect on liver injury caused by carbon tetrachloride. This product is clinically used in the treatment of hepatitis, and has some efficacy in reducing yellowing. Therefore, it is harmful if swallowed and irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin if exposed.

MAIN USES

P-hydroxyacetophenone itself is a choleretic drug, commonly used in cholecystitis and acute and chronic jaundice hepatitis treatment of auxiliary drugs, but the application must be in accordance with medical advice. In addition, p-hydroxyacetophenone is also a raw material for fine chemical synthesis, mostly used in the synthesis of spices.