Description of 2-Buten-1-one,1,3-diphenyl-

Detail of > 495-45-4

• CAS Number:
• 495-45-4
• Name:

• 2-Buten-1-one,1,3-diphenyl-

• Formula:
• C16H14 O
• Molecular Structure:
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• Synonyms:
• Chalcone, b-methyl- (7CI,8CI); Dypnone(6CI); 1,3-Diphenyl-2-buten-1-one; NSC 2063; b-Methylchalcone; b-Methylstyryl phenyl ketone
• Molecular Weight:
• 222.30
• Density:
• 1.06 g/cm³
• Boiling Point:
• 342.5 ºC at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point:
• 150.1 ºC
• Safety:
• Moderately toxic by ingestion. Mildly toxic by skin contact. A skin and eye irritant. Flammable liquid when exposed to heat or flame; can react with oxidizing materials. To fight fire, use alcohol foam; CO₂, dry chemical. Used as a sunscreen. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. See also KETONES.Details