Specifications
| Appearance | Pale yellow solid |
| Odour | Product specific |
| Purity | 99% |
| Density | 1.008 g/cm3 (47°C) |
| PH value | Data not available |
| Boiling Point | 260-262ºC |
| Melting Point | 39-42 °C |
| Flash Point | 116 °C DIN 51758 |
| Refractive Index | Data not available |
| Solubility | Soluble in water 1.3g/L & soluble in nonpolar solvents. |
| Stability | Stable under recommended storage conditions. |
Major Applications
| It is used in the acid zinc – brightener, perfumery, & organic synthesis. |
| An excellent brightening agent used for chloride zinc process in combination with solubilizers. |
| Benzylideneacetone is used as a flavouring ingredient in food and perfumes. |
| Benzylideneacetone is used in the fragrance industry for its sweet pea-like odor. It is one of the major constituents of Monanthotaxis capea essential oil. |