1,3-Diphenyl-1,3-propanedione, is a minor constituent of licorice found to inhibit mammary tumorigenesis, lymphomas, and leukemias in mice. It acts as a heat stabilizer& antitumour agent. It is used in perfumery and as well as in organic synthesis.
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Applications
1,3-Diphenyl-1,3-propanedione, is a minor constituent of licorice found to inhibit mammary tumorigenesis, lymphomas, and leukemias in mice. It acts as a heat stabilizer & antitumour agent. It is used in perfumery and as well as in organic synthesis.
Solubility
It is Soluble in ether, chloroform, and aqueous sodium hydroxide. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from Strong oxidizing agents, Acid anhydrides, Halogens, halogen acids. Stable under recommended storage conditions.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- B Kaitner.; E Mestrovic. Structure of a new crystal modification of 1, 3-diphenyl-1, 3-propanedione. Acta Crystallographica Section C: Crystal.1993, C49,1523-1525.
- Chelating ligand, e.g. for metal extraction. Reagent for uranium: Anal. Chim. Acta, 108, 437 (1979).