Benzylideneacetone, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Benzylideneacetone is used chiefly as a scent in the manufacture of perfume, drugs & electroplating.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Benzylideneacetone is used chiefly as a scent in the manufacture of perfume, drugs & electroplating.

Solubility
Soluble in alcohol, chloroform, diethyl ether.

Notes
Light Sensitive. Keep container tightly closed. Store away from oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 122-57-6
• Molecular Formula: C10H10O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 146.19
• MDL Number: MFCD00008779
• InChI Key: BWHOZHOGCMHOBV-BQYQJAHWSA-N
• Synonym: benzalacetone, benzylideneacetone, methyl styryl ketone, 4-phenylbut-3-en-2-one, acetocinnamone, 4-phenyl-3-buten-2-one, e-4-phenylbut-3-en-2-one, benzylidene acetone, trans-benzalacetone, benzalaceton
• PubChem CID: 637759
• ChEBI: CHEBI:78399
• SMILES: CC(=O)\C=C\C1=CC=CC=C1

• Melting Point: 38°C to 42°C
• Density: 1.038
• Boiling Point: 261°C
• Flash Point: 116°C (241°F)
• Odor: Characteristic
• Quantity: 250 g
• Beilstein: 742046
• Sensitivity: Light sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,1137
• Solubility Information: Soluble in alcohol,chloroform,diethyl ether.
• IUPAC Name: (E)-4-phenylbut-3-en-2-one
• Formula Weight: 146.19
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Benzylideneacetone

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H317-H319
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H317 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P272-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P333+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	204-555-1
RTECSNumber	EN0330000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only