Basic information
- Name:
Dibenzoylmethane
- CAS No.:
120-46-7
- Molecular Structure:

- Formula:
- C15H12O2
- Molecular Weight:
- 224.25
- Deleted CAS:
- 61346-73-4
- Synonyms:
- 1,3-Diphenyl-1,3-propanedione;2-Benzoylacetophenone;AD 158;1,3-Propanedione,1,3-diphenyl-;Karenz DK 2;NSC 406806;NSC 52984;NSC 6266;Phenyl phenacyl ketone;Rhodiastab 83;w-Benzoylacetophenone;
- EINECS:
- 204-398-9
- Density:
- 1.138 g/cm3
- Melting Point:
- 77-79 °C(lit.)
- Boiling Point:
- 357.4 °C at 760 mmHg
- Flash Point:
- 146.9 °C
- Appearance:
- yellowish-white powder
- Hazard Symbols:
Xi- Risk Codes:
- 36/37/38
- Safety Description:
- 22-24/25 Details
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Chemistry
IUPAC Name: 1,3-Diphenylpropane-1,3-dione
Molecular Formula: C15H12O2
Molecular Weight: 224.25 g/mol
Molecular structure of Dibenzoylmethane (CAS NO.120-46-7):

Density: 1.138 g/cm3
Melting Point: 77-79 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point: 357.4 °C at 760 mmHg
Flash Point: 146.9 °C
Storage Temp.: store at RT.
Stability: stable. incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Index of Refraction: 1.583
Molar Refractivity: 65.87 cm3
Molar Volume: 196.8 cm3
Surface Tension: 46 dyne/cm
XLogP3-AA: 3.1
H-Bond Acceptor: 2
Rotatable Bond Count: 4
Tautomer Count: 2
Exact Mass: 224.08373
MonoIsotopic Mass: 224.08373
Topological Polar Surface Area: 34.1
Heavy Atom Count: 17
Canonical SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)CC(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2
InChI: InChI=1S/C15H12O2/c16-14(12-7-3-1-4-8-12)11-15(17)13-9-5-2-6-10-13/h1-10H,11H2
InChIKey: NZZIMKJIVMHWJC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
EINECS: 204-398-9
Product Categories: Color Former & Related Compounds; Functional Materials; Sensitizer
Uses
Dibenzoylmethane (CAS NO.120-46-7) is used as a co-stabilizer for Ca/Zn hydroxy salt stability system, and it is also used to make PVC bottles of mineral water.
Production
Dibenzoylmethane is prepared by benzyl acetyl benzene .
Toxicity Data With Reference
| 1. | orl-rat LD :>500 mg/kg | NCNSA6 National Academy of Sciences, National Research Council, Chemical-Biological Coordination Center, Review. 5 (1953),28. |
Consensus Reports
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.
Safety Profile
Hazard Codes:
Xi
Risk Statements: 36/37/38
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Safety Statements: 22-24/25
S22:Do not breathe dust.
S24/25:Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
WGK Germany: 3
RTECS: TZ1930000
Hazard Note: Irritant
HS Code: 29143900
Moderately toxic by ingestion. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating vapors.
Specification
Dibenzoylmethane (CAS NO.120-46-7) is also named as 1,3-Diphenyl-1,3-propanedione ; 2-Benzoylacetophenone ; AI3-19022 ; BRN 0514910 ; CCRIS 8445 ; Karenzu DK2 ; NSC 6266 ; Phenyl phenacyl ketone ; Rhodiastab 83 ; omega-Benzoylacetophenone . Dibenzoylmethane (CAS NO.120-46-7) is yellowish-white powder. It is easily soluble in alcohol chlorine, chloroform, soluble in sodium hydroxide solution, insoluble in sodium carbonate solution, very slightly soluble in water.

