Irritant

Hazard Codes:?Xi 
Risk Statements: 36/37/38?
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. 
Safety Statements: 26-36-24/25?
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.?
S36:Wear suitable protective clothing.?
S24/25:Avoid contact with skin and eyes. 
WGK Germany: 2
RTECS: AM7525000
Hazard Note: Irritant 
HS Code: 29145000 
Moderately toxic by ingestion. Experimental reproductive effects. A severe eye irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.

?2,4-Dihydroxyacetophenone (CAS NO.89-84-9) is also named as 1-(2,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)ethanone ; 2,4-Dihydroxyacetophenone ; 4-08-00-01792 (Beilstein Handbook Reference) ; 4-Acetylresorcinol ; AI3-00866 ; BRN 1282505 ; NSC 10883 ; Resacetophenone ; Resoacetophenone ; Resorcinol, 4-acetyl- ; UNII-UC3V356VZC?.?2,4-Dihydroxyacetophenone (CAS NO.89-84-9) is yellow-brown to reddish-brown fine cryst. It is soluble in hot alcohol, pyridine, and glacial acetic acid, almost insoluble in ether, benzene and chloroform.

Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.

Reagent for iron as a 10% alcoholic solution.