描述
1,4-diacetylbenzene is a member of the class of compounds known as alkyl-phenylketones. Alkyl-phenylketones are aromatic compounds containing a ketone substituted by one alkyl group, and a phenyl group. 1,4-diacetylbenzene is practically insoluble (in water) and an extremely weak acidic compound (based on its pKa). 1,4-diacetylbenzene can be found in tea, which makes 1,4-diacetylbenzene a potential biomarker for the consumption of this food product.