Chemical Properties
Clear colorless to pale yellowish liquid
Chemical Properties
has been identified
as a volatile component of cocoa. Benzylacetone is a sweet-floral-smelling
liquid, which can be prepared by selective hydrogenation of benzylidene acetone
(from benzaldehyde and acetone). It is used in soap perfumes.
Uses
4-Phenyl-2-butanone may be used as an analytical standard for the determination of the analyte in volatile oils, as well as agarwood extracts of
Aquilaria malaccensis, yeast cell culture, and biological samples by various chromatography based techniques.
Uses
4-Phenyl-2-butanone be used as an attractant for melon flies and as an odorant for soap. It is also used in the preparation of 4-oxocyclohexanecarbaldehyde derivatives.
Uses
4-Phenyl-2-butanone is an attractant compound found in the flower Nicotiana attenuata. It is also used in the preparation of 4-oxocyclohexanecarbaldehyde derivatives.
Preparation
Benzyl acetone is prepared by Claisen condensation of Benzaldehyde and Acetone, followed by hydrogenation of the formed Benzylidene acetone.
General Description
4-Phenyl-2-butanone, a volatile aromatic ketone, is a fragrance compound present as a ubiquitous attractant in flowers.
Safety Profile
Moderately toxic by ingestion and intraperitoneal routes. An eye and severe skin irritant. Flammable liquid. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
Solubility in organics
soluble in alcohol and oils.
