1,3-Diphenylacetone, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

1,3-Diphenylacetone is used in the aldol condensation reaction with benzil (a dicarbonyl) and base to create tetraphenylcyclopentadienone.

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Applications
1,3-Diphenylacetone is used in the aldol condensation reaction with benzil (a dicarbonyl) and base to create tetraphenylcyclopentadienone.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 102-04-5
• Molecular Formula: C15H14O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 210.28
• MDL Number: MFCD00004795
• InChI Key: YFKBXYGUSOXJGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 1,3-diphenylacetone, dibenzyl ketone, 1,3-diphenyl-2-propanone, benzyl ketone, 2-propanone, 1,3-diphenyl, 1,3-diphenylpropanone, alpha,alpha'-diphenylacetone, 1,3-diphenyl-propan-2-one, unii-9y07g5udkq, fema no. 2397
• PubChem CID: 7593
• IUPAC Name: 1,3-diphenylpropan-2-one
• SMILES: O=C(CC1=CC=CC=C1)CC1=CC=CC=C1

• Melting Point: 32°C to 36°C
• Density: 1.04
• Boiling Point: 330°C
• Flash Point: >110°C (230°F)
• Quantity: 100 g
• Beilstein: 974767
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 210.28
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 1,3-Diphenylacetone

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	203-000-0
RTECSNumber	UC2010030
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only