' 3-Hydroxy-2-butanone (Acetoin)--Tengzhou Sincere Chemical Co.,Ltd.--




——  3-Hydroxy-2-butanone (Acetoin) ——

English Name Acetoin
CAS RN 513-86-0
EINECS No 208-174-1
Molecular Formula C4H8O2
Molecular Weight 88.11
Physical and Chemical Properties Appearance: The dimer is a white crystalline powder, and the monomer is a colorless or pale yellow liquid with a pleasant creamy aroma.Density (g/cm³, 25/4℃): 1.013Relative Density (20℃, 4℃): 1.0101Melting Point: 15℃Boiling Point (at atmospheric pressure): 148℃Refractive Index (n20, ambient temperature): 1.4141Refractive Index (n20D): 1.417Flash Point: 50℃
Uses Specified in GB 2760—1996 as a permitted food flavoring, it presents a milk-like aroma and is mainly used in formulating flavors for cream, dairy products, yogurt and strawberry. It is also applied in organic synthesis, and can be used to produce 2,3-butanedione for the preparation of cream, dairy, yogurt and strawberry flavors. In addition, it serves as a pharmaceutical intermediate and a food flavoring agent.