Nomenclature

Benzylidene acetone.

                        O

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Formula

Ph – CH = CH – C – CH₃

Mol.Formula

C₁₀H₁₀O

Molar Mass

146.2 g/mol.

Assay

98 % Min.

B.P.of liquid

123^o – 125^o C/10 mm

M.P.

>39 – 40^o C.

Density

0.9809 – 1.01

Refractive Index

1.575 – 1.577

Solublity

Water < 1%

Methanol  50%

Acetone 50%

Appearance

Slightly Yellowish liquid/Crystals.

Secondary Constituents

Benzaldihyde – 0.2%

Dibenzalacetone – 0.1%

Application

Main Ingredient  of Acid Zinc Brightner