3-Hydroxy-2-butanone, monomer + dimer, 95%
3-Hydroxy-2-butanone, monomer + dimer, 95%
3-Hydroxy-2-butanone, monomer + dimer, 95%
3-Hydroxy-2-butanone, monomer + dimer, 95%
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3-Hydroxy-2-butanone, monomer + dimer, 95%

CAS: 513-86-0 | C4H8O2 | 88.11 g/mol
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Specifications
Chemical Name or Material3-Hydroxy-2-butanone
Name Notemonomer + dimer
CAS513-86-0
Health Hazard 1H226-H315-H319
Health Hazard 2GHS H Statement
H226-H315-H319
Flammable liquid and vapour.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
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3-Hydroxy-2-butanone is a chemical used in food flavoring and fragrances. It acts as an intermediate of butanediol cycle in microorganisms. It is used as an aroma carrier in the preparation of flavors and essences.

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Applications
3-Hydroxy-2-butanone is a chemical used in food flavoring and fragrances. It acts as an intermediate of butanediol cycle in microorganisms. It is used as an aroma carrier in the preparation of flavors and essences.

Solubility
Miscible with water, propylene glycol and alcohol. Slightly miscible with ether, petroleum ether. Immiscible with fatty oils and vegetable oil.

Notes
Store in cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Solid dimer is converted to liquid monomer on melting, dissolution or distillation. Gradually reverts to dimer on standing.
  2. Praske, E.; Crounse, J. D.; Bates, K. H.; Kurten, T.; Kjaergaard, H. G.; Wennberg, P. O. Atmospheric Fate of Methyl Vinyl Ketone: Peroxy Radical Reactions with NO and HO2. J. Phys. Chem. A 2015, 119 (19), 4562-4572.
  3. Liu, J.; Liu, M.; He, C.; Song, H.; Chen, F. Effect of thermal treatment on the flavor generation from Maillard reaction of xylose and chicken peptide. LWT Food Sci. Technol. 2015, 64 (1), 316-325.