| Chemistry name: | dibenzylidene acetone |
| M Formula: | C6H5HC═CHCOHC═CHC6H5 |
| Properties: | |
| (cis-trans) Yellow crystals. Mp 60C. | |
| Derivation: | |
| Reaction of benzaldehyde and acetone. There are three geometric isomers (trans-trans, cis-trans, cis-cis). | |
| Use: | |
| Suntan lotions, cosmetics. | |