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2,3-Butanedione

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

Biacetyl, Diacetyl

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3COCOCH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
86.09
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
EC Number:
207-069-8
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
605398
MDL number:

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grade

analytical standard

Quality Segment

vapor density

3 (vs air)

vapor pressure

52.2 mmHg ( 20 °C)

assay

≥99.0% (GC)

autoignition temp.

345 °C

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable, gas chromatography (GC): suitable

refractive index

n20/D 1.394 (lit.)

bp

88 °C (lit.)

density

0.981 g/mL (lit.)

application(s)

cleaning products
cosmetics
environmental
flavors and fragrances
food and beverages
personal care

format

neat

SMILES string

CC(=O)C(C)=O

InChI

1S/C4H6O2/c1-3(5)4(2)6/h1-2H3

InChI key

QSJXEFYPDANLFS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

2,3-Butanedione, a volatile compound, is a product of citrate metabolism that is generally produced by certain bacteria including Lactococcus lactis ssp. diacetylactis and Leuconostoc citrovorum. It has a typical buttery flavor and is commonly found in fermented dairy products, such as sour cream, yogurt and cottage cheese.

Application

2,3-Butanedione may be used as an analytical standard for the determination of the analyte in milk and human breath samples by solid-phase microextraction and gas chromatography.
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Other Notes

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gas chromatography (GC): suitable, HPLC: suitable

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personal care

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cosmetics
flavors and fragrances
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personal care

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analytical standard

assay

≥99.0% (GC)

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signalword

Danger

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

flash_point_f

44.6 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

7 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, Heavyweight Gloves, Safety Clothing, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Flam. Liq. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT RE 1 Inhalation



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