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trans-1,2-Dibenzoylethylene

Also known as: (E)-1,2-Dibenzoylethylene, (E)-1,2-Dibenzoylethene, (E)-1,4-Diphenyl-2-butene-1,4-dione, 2-Butene-1,4-dione,1,4-diphenyl-, (2E)-, trans-1,4-Diphenyl-2-butene-1,4-dione, trans-1,2-Dibenzoylethene, trans-Dibenzoylethylene, NSC 1983, 1,2-Dibenzoylethylene, MFCD00003083, EINECS 213-498-1, LABOTEST-BB LT00068044, TIMTEC-BB SBB007664, TRANS-DIPHENACYLIDENE, trans-1,4-diphenylbut-2-ene-1,4-dione

trans-1,2-Dibenzoylethylene (CAS 959-28-4) is a compound in the Aromatic Hydrocarbons category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C16H12O2 and a molecular weight of 236.26500 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 109-112 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 368.5ºC at 760mmHg, a density of 1.141g/cm3 and a flash point of 138.2ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
959-28-4
Jingsj CID
J-25403-5
Molecular Formula
C16H12O2
Molecular Weight
236.26500 g/mol
Category
Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point109-112 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point368.5ºC at 760mmHg
Density1.141g/cm3
Flash Point138.2ºC
Exact Mass236.08400
PSA34.14000
LogP3.30840
Refractive Index1.597

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of trans-1,2-Dibenzoylethylene?

The CAS number of trans-1,2-Dibenzoylethylene is 959-28-4.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of trans-1,2-Dibenzoylethylene?

trans-1,2-Dibenzoylethylene has molecular formula C16H12O2 and molecular weight 236.26500 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of trans-1,2-Dibenzoylethylene?

For trans-1,2-Dibenzoylethylene, Upstream Products: 1,2-Dibenzoylethane, Fumaryl chloride, benzene; Downstream Products: Diphenyl sulfide, 2,5-Diphenylfuran, 1,2-Dibenzoylethane.

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How to cite: Jingsj. "trans-1,2-Dibenzoylethylene (CAS 959-28-4)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-25403-5 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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