Benzalacetone, 98%

About Benzalacetone, 98%

Benzalacetone is a carbonyl building block carrying the CAS registry number 122-57-6 with a typical assay of 98%. Its molecular formula is C10H10O and its molecular weight is 146.19 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 4-phenylbut-3-en-2-one. It is also known as Benzylideneacetone or Methyl styryl ketone.

In its supplied form it is white to yellow powder or crystals or chunks. Key physical data: a melting point of 39-42 °C and a boiling point of 260-262 °C. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Typical applications include organic synthesis, condensation and reductive amination, API intermediates and food and flavour applications. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and food and beverage processing.

Available in 100 g, 500 g, 1 kg and 25 kg packs, Benzalacetone is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Condensation & reductive amination
API intermediates
Food & flavour applications

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Benzalacetone, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-008088
CAS Number	122-57-6
IUPAC name	4-phenylbut-3-en-2-one
Molecular formula	C₁₀H₁₀O
Molecular weight	146.19 g/mol
Exact mass	146.0732
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29143990
InChIKey	BWHOZHOGCMHOBV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(=O)C=CC1=CC=CC=C1
PubChem CID	15909

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	White to yellow powder or crystals or chunks
Melting point	39-42 °C
Boiling point	260-262 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	2.1
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	17.1 Å²
Synonyms	Benzylideneacetone, Methyl styryl ketone, 3-Buten-2-one, 4-phenyl-, 4-Phenyl-3-Buten-2-one, 4-Phenyl-but-3-en-2-one, acetylstyrol, 1-Phenylbut-1-en-3-one, 4-phenyl-3 -buten-2-one, Trans-4-Phenyl-3-buten-2-one?, 4-Phenyl-3-butene-2-one 100 microg/mL in Acetonitrile

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P272, P280, P302 + P352, P321, P332 + P317, P333 + P317, P362 + P364, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Benzalacetone, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of Benzalacetone, 98% is 122-57-6. It is also known as Benzylideneacetone, Methyl styryl ketone, 3-Buten-2-one, 4-phenyl-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Benzalacetone, 98%?

Benzalacetone, 98% has the molecular formula C10H10O and a molecular weight of 146.19 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 4-phenylbut-3-en-2-one.

Which grade and pack sizes of Benzalacetone, 98% can I order?

We supply Benzalacetone, 98% in (98%) grade, in 100 g, 500 g, 1 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Benzalacetone, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of Benzalacetone, 98% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Benzalacetone, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Benzalacetone, 98% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.