Description / Application
Dibenzoylmethane is a beta-diketone that is acetylacetone (acac) in which both methyl groups have been replaced by phenyl groups. It is a minor constituent of the root extract of licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) and exhibits antimutagenic and anticancer effects. It has a role as a metabolite, an antineoplastic agent and an antimutagen. It is a beta-diketone and an aromatic ketone.
Identities
| Alternative Name | 1,3-Diphenyl-1,3-propanedione |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C15H12O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 224.25 |
| MFCD | MFCD00003085 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H315;H319;H335 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P264;P271;P280;P302+P352;P304+P340;P305+P351+P338;P312;P321;P332+P313;P337+P313;P362;P403+P233;P405;P501 |