National Toxicology Program

CASRN: 122-57-6

Related: METHYL STYRYL KETONE (1896-62-4)

Formula: C10H10O

Synonyms/Common Names:

• ACETOCINNAMONE
• BENZALACETONE
• BENZYLIDENEACETONE
• 3-BUTEN-2-ONE,4-PHENYL- (8CI, 9CI)
• METHYL 2-PHENYLVINYL KETONE
• MSK
• 4-PHENYLBUTENONE
• 2-PHENYLVINYL METHYL KETONE

Known Uses:

REACTIVE CARBONYL COMPOUND USED IN ORGANIC SYNTHETIC REACTIONS SUCH AS INTERMED IN ORGANIC SYN, ELECTROPLATING CHEM; PHARMACEUTICAL INTERMED, BIOCHEM REAGENT, AGRICULTURAL CHEM INTERMED, PROPOSED SUNSCREEN INTERMED. USED AS FLAVORING & FRAGRANCE ADDITIVE.

Genetic Toxicology

• Micronucleus  (A43741) Completed 
  • Mice: B6C3F1
  • Male Negative 
• Salmonella  (A59140) Completed 
  •  Positive