Preparation of m-methoxypropiophenone_Kain Industrial Additive

Background and Overview[1] Me-methoxypropiophenone is a key intermediate used in the production of the drug tapentadol. Tapentadol is a novel oral analgesic drug that acts on the central nervous system. It has two mechanisms of action: one is acting on the opioid μ2 receptor, inhibiting pain in the spinal cord by improving pain sensation and…