Chemical Properties
1,3-Diphenyl-2-buten-1-one is a yellowish liquid. Sp.Gr. 1.11. B.P. 345°C.(decomposes). Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.
Uses
1,3-Diphenyl-2-buten-1-one enters as an active ingredient in cosmetic preparations, and it does slightly influence the odor of a perfume added to that preparation. It acts as a sunscreening agent.
Preparation
1,3-Diphenyl-2-buten-1-one is produced by condensation of 2 Mol. Acetophenone, using Aluminium chloride as a catalyst in boiling Xylene.
