1,3-Diphenylacetone
Synonym(s):1,3-Diphenylacetone;Dibenzyl ketone
- CAS NO.:102-04-5
- Empirical Formula: C15H14O
- Molecular Weight: 210.27
- MDL number: MFCD00004795
- EINECS: 203-000-0
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2024-08-19 17:35:41
What is 1,3-Diphenylacetone?
Chemical properties
1,3-Diphenyl-2-propanone has a sweet, faint, fruity odor reminiscent of bitter almond
Physical properties
White crystals or colorless crystalline mass. M.P. 40°C. B.P. 331°C.
1,3-Diphenylacetone is almost insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol
and oils, poorly in Propylent glycol.
Sweet, but rathtr faint, fruity-almondy odor
of considerable tenacity.
The Uses of 1,3-Diphenylacetone
1,3-Diphenylacetone is used in the aldol condensation reaction with benzil (a dicarbonyl) and base to create tetraphenylcyclopentadienone.
What are the applications of Application
1,3-Diphenylacetone is occasionally used as a trace ingredient in
floral perfums compositions, Fougere types,
New Mown Hay, etc. wh:re it can act as a
modifier for Coumarin, making its odor softer.
Used in fruit flavor compositions, and in
imitation Honey, Nut, etc. - mostly in tracss
only.
Preparation
By heating α,?α’-phenyl benzyl ethylene glycol or α,?α’-phenyl benzyl ethylene oxide in the presence of diluted H2SO4 or ZnCl2; also by dry distillation of phenylacetate and magnesium chloride (C6H5CH2COOMgCl) or other salts of phenylacetic acid.
Definition
ChEBI: 1,3-Diphenyl-2-propanone is an aromatic compound.
Aroma threshold values
Aroma characteristics at 10% in ethanol. Sweet, powdery, and honey with floral rose nuances
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 30 ppm: bitter with floral, rose and honey notes.
Synthesis Reference(s)
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 33, p. 869, 1968 DOI: 10.1021/jo01266a094
Purification Methods
Fractionally crystallise it from its melt, then crystallise it from pet ether. Store it in the dark. [Beilstein 7 IV 1420.]
Properties of 1,3-Diphenylacetone
Melting point: | 32-34 °C(lit.) |
Boiling point: | 330 °C(lit.) |
Density | 1.04 |
refractive index | 1.5725 (estimate) |
FEMA | 2397 | 1,3-DIPHENYL-2-PROPANONE |
Flash point: | >230 °F |
storage temp. | Keep in dark place,Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
form | Liquid or Crystalline Mass |
color | Clear yellow |
Odor | at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. bitter almond benzaldehyde plastic seedy |
Water Solubility | Slightly soluble in water. |
JECFA Number | 832 |
BRN | 974767 |
Stability: | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
CAS DataBase Reference | 102-04-5(CAS DataBase Reference) |
NIST Chemistry Reference | 2-Propanone, 1,3-diphenyl-(102-04-5) |
EPA Substance Registry System | 2-Propanone, 1,3-diphenyl- (102-04-5) |
Safety information for 1,3-Diphenylacetone
Signal word | Warning |
Pictogram(s) |
Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for 1,3-Diphenylacetone
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