Benzalacetone CAS 122-57-6

CAS:122-57-6
MF:C10H10O
MW:146.19
EINECS:204-555-1
Synonyms:(E)-4-Phenylbut-3-en-2-one; 4-Phenyl-3-buten-2-one,98+%; Benzylideneacetone,synthesisgrade; trans-4-Phenyl-3-butene-2-one5g[122-57-6]; 4-Phenyl-3-buten-2-o

CAS: 122-57-6

MF: C10H10O

What is Benzalacetone CAS 122-57-6？

Phenylmethylene acetone obtained by vacuum distillation is colorless to light yellow shiny flake crystal, with sweet pea aroma and spicy and pungent taste, see the light color becomes dark, flammable, and easy to decompose under heat for a long time. It occurs naturally in hydrolyzed soy protein. Refractive index 1.5836(45.9℃). Slightly soluble in water and petroleum ether, slightly soluble in benzene, easily soluble in ethanol, benzene, ether, chloroform and sulfuric acid. The reaction with sulfuric acid is orange-red, which can be used to detect this product.

Specification

Item	Specification
Melting point	39-42 °C(lit.)
Boiling point	260-262 °C(lit.)
Density	1.038
Vapor pressure	0.01 mm Hg ( 25 °C)
Refractive index	1.5836
Flash point	150 °F
LogP	2.04

Application

Benzalacetone can be used as an intermediate in organic synthesis. Benzalacetone can be used as an anti-volatilization agent for spices, as a mordant and fixative in the dyeing industry, for the preparation of spices or flavoring agents, and for the preparation of galvanized brightening agents.