Benzoylacetone, 98+%

Description

CAS: 93-91-4 | C10H10O2 | 162.188 g/mol

Benzoylacetone has been used as a 1,3-dicarbonyl compound model for studying keto-enol equilibria in aqueous acid and micellar solutions. Additionally, it has been studied using gas-phase electron diffraction and quantum chemistry. It is used as pharmaceutical intermediates.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Benzoylacetone has been used as a 1,3-dicarbonyl compound model for studying keto-enol equilibria in aqueous acid and micellar solutions. Additionally, it has been studied using gas-phase electron diffraction and quantum chemistry. It is used as pharmaceutical intermediates.

Solubility
Insoluble in water.

Notes
Stable under recommended storage conditions. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 93-91-4
• Molecular Formula: C10H10O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 162.188
• MDL Number: MFCD00008786
• InChI Key: CVBUKMMMRLOKQR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: benzoylacetone, 1-phenyl-1,3-butanedione, 1-benzoylacetone, 1,3-butanedione, 1-phenyl, 1-benzoyl-2-propanone, acetoacetophenone, 2-propanone, benzoyl, acetylbenzoylmethane, 2-acetylacetophenone, benzoyl-aceton
• PubChem CID: 7166
• IUPAC Name: 1-phenylbutane-1,3-dione
• SMILES: CC(=O)CC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1

• Melting Point: 55°C to 60°C
• Density: 1.09
• Boiling Point: 260°C to 262°C
• Quantity: 250 g
• Beilstein: 742413
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 162.19
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Benzoylacetone

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	202-286-4
RTECSNumber	EK3540200
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only