Benzylidene Acetone (BAR)

MAHANOL – BAR

Nomenclature : Benzylidene acetone.

Formula : Ph -CH = CH – C – CH3

Mol.Formula : C10H10O

Molar Mass : 146.2 g/mol.

Assay : 98 % Min.

B.P.of liquid : 123o-125o C/10 mm

M.P. : >39-40o C.

Density : 0.9809 – 1.01

Refractive Index : 1.575 – 1.577.

Solublity : Water < 1%

Methanol 50%

Acetone 50%

Appearance : Slightly Yellowish liquid/Crystals.

Secondary

Constituents : Benzaldihyde -0.2%

Dibenzalacetone :- 0.1%

Application : Main Ingredient of Acid Zinc

Brightner.