1-Phenyl-1,2-propanedione
Agent Name
1-Phenyl-1,2-propanedione
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,2-Propanedione, 1-phenyl-; 3-Phenyl-2,3-propanedione; Acetyl benzoyl; Acetylbenzoyl; Benzoyl methyl ketone; Benzoylacetyl; Methyl phenyl diketone; Methyl phenyl glyoxal; Methylphenylglyoxal; Phenyl methyl diketone; Phenylmethyldiketone; 1-Phenylpropane-1,2-dione; [ChemIDplus] UN1993
Category
Aromatic Ketones
Description
Yellow liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] A skin and strong eye irritant; Harmful by ingestion; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Acetophenone."
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Combustible liquid, n.o.s."
Other Information
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