1,3-Diphenyl-2-propanone
Agent Name
1,3-Diphenyl-2-propanone
CAS Number
102-04-5
Formula
C15-H14-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,3-Diphenylacetone; 1,3-Diphenylpropanone; 2-Propanone, 1,3-diphenyl-; Benzyl ketone; Dibenzyl ketone; alpha,alpha'-Diphenylacetone; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Aromatic Ketones
Description
Melting point = 35 deg C; [ChemIDplus] Light yellow or white crystalline solid; mp = 32-36 deg C; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a flavoring agent or adjuvant; [FDA]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] Causes ataxia in oral lethal-dose studies of rats; [RTECS] May cause irritation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Propiophenone."
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