benzylideneacetone

noun

The organic compound whose chemical formula is C₆H₅CH=CHC(O)CH₃.

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Meanings

nounbenzylideneacetone (countable and uncountable, plural benzylideneacetones)

plural benzylideneacetones

  1. countableuncountablechemistryThe organic compound whose chemical formula is C₆H₅CH=CHC(O)CH₃.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
benzalacetone

Origin

From benzylidene + acetone.

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benzylideneacetone. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/benzylideneacetone

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Chicago

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