2-Aminoacetophenone (CAS 551-93-9) is an aromatic organic compound (C8H9NO) featuring both an amino (-NH2) and an acetyl (-COCH3) group attached to a benzene ring. It is primarily used as a versatile chemical intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis (such as the antidiabetic drug Linagliptin), and is valued for its pleasant, sweet, and floral odor