描述
P-ethylacetophenone, also known as 1-(4-ethylphenyl)ethanone, 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. P-ethylacetophenone is practically insoluble (in water) and an extremely weak acidic compound (based on its pKa). P-ethylacetophenone can be found in tea, which makes P-ethylacetophenone a potential biomarker for the consumption of this food product. P-ethylacetophenone exists in all eukaryotes, ranging from yeast to humans.