Benzylideneacetone
ALDRICH/W288101 - ≥98%, FG
Synonym: Benzalacetone; 4-
CAS Number: 122-57-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C10H10O
Molecular Weight: 146.19
EC Number: 204-555-1
MDL Number: MFCD00008779
Linear Formula: C6H5CH=CHCOCH3
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | meets purity specifications of JECFA |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥98% |
| biological source | synthetic |
| bp | 260-262 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | FG |
| Halal | |
| Kosher | |
| InChI | 1S/C10H10O/c1-9(11)7-8-10 |
| InChI key | BWHOZHOGCMHOBV-BQYQJAHWSA |
| mp | 39-42 °C (lit.) |
| organoleptic | anise; cinnamon; jam; balsamic; spicy; floral; sweet |
| Quality Level | 400  |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012 |
| FDA 21 CFR 172.515 | |
| SMILES string | [H]C(=C([H])c1ccccc1)C( |
| vapor pressure | 0.01 mmHg ( 25 °C) |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Taste at 5-10 ppm |
| General description: | Benzylideneacetone is used in the fragrance industry for its sweet pea-like odor. It is one of the major constituents of Monanthotaxis capea essential oil. Studies suggest that apart from skatole and androstenone, benzylideneacetone may also be one of the volatile compounds, which contributes to the development of boar taint in fat samples. |
| Other Notes: | Natural occurrence: Soybeans and Virginia tobacco. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 10, 25 kg in poly drum |
| Symbol |  GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H315 - H317 |
| Precautionary statements | P280 - P302 + P352 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 38-43 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36/37 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 253.4 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 123 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | ≥98% |
| bp | 260-262 °C (lit.) |
| mp | 39-42 °C (lit.) |
| FEMA Number | 2881 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |