1-Benzoylacetone (CED0032182)

1-Benzoylacetone is an organic compound with the formula C10H10O2 and an average molecular weight of 162.19 g/mol. 1-Benzoylacetone belongs to the carbonyl compounds, a subclass of organooxygen compounds within the organic compounds. It is further classified under the superclass of organic oxygen compounds and the class of organooxygen compounds. The compound serves industrial roles as a flavouring agent and a nutrient. It is identified in 18 recorded sources across several categories. Within electrical and electronic equipment, it is found in antennas, amplifiers, discharge lamps, electrically stimulated smoking devices, and conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials. In the category of household cleaning and consumer products, it is present in bleaching agents, perfumes within soaps and detergents, cigar cigarettes, tobacco smoke filters, and other smoking requisites. Additionally, 1-Benzoylacetone is released from food, food processing, and cookware sources, specifically during fermentation processes for beer.