Benzylidene Acetone

Name:
Benzylidene Acetone
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	benzalacetone; methyl styryl ketone; 4-phenyl-3-buten-2-one
M Formula:	C6H5CH═CHCOCH3
Properties:
Colorless crystals; odor of coumarin. Mp 72C, congeal point 39C (min), bp 260–262C, refr index 1.5836 (46C), d 1.0377 (15/15C). Soluble in alcohol, ether, benzene, chloroform;insoluble in water. Combustible.
Derivation:
Condensation of benzaldehyde and acetone.
Use:
Organic synthesis, perfumery, fixative, flavoring.