Phorone

Phorone
IUPAC name 2,6-Dimethyl-2,5-heptadien-4-one
Other names Phorone Diisopropylidene acetone
Identifiers
CAS number	504-20-1 Y
Jmol-3D images	Image 1
SMILES O=C(C=C(C)C)C=C(C)C
Properties
Molecular formula	C9H14O
Molar mass	138.20 g/mol
Density	0.885 g/cm3
Melting point	28 °C
Boiling point	198–199 °C
Hazards
MSDS	External MSDS
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Infobox references

Phorone, or diisopropylidene acetone, is a yellow crystalline substance with a geranium odor. It is a self-condensation product of acetone. It can also be obtained from certain camphor compounds.

combustible when exposed to heat or flame

Can be purified by repeated recrystallization from ethanol.

See also

• Isophorone

References

• Merck Index, 11th Edition, 7307.

External links

• International Chemical Safety Cards