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3-Hydroxy-2-butanone, monomer + dimer, 95%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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Description

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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 513-86-0
Molecular Formula C4H8O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 88.11
MDL Number MFCD00004521,MFCD00038696
InChI Key ROWKJAVDOGWPAT-UHFFFAOYNA-N
Synonym acetoin, 3-hydroxy-2-butanone, acetyl methyl carbinol, dimethylketol, 2-butanone, 3-hydroxy, acetylmethylcarbinol, 2,3-butanolone, 2-hydroxy-3-butanone, 1-hydroxyethyl methyl ketone, methanol, acetylmethyl
PubChem CID 179
ChEBI CHEBI:15688
IUPAC Name 3-hydroxybutan-2-one
SMILES CC(O)C(C)=O

Specifications

Density 1.013
Boiling Point 148°C
Flash Point 41°C (106°F)
Odor Characteristic
Quantity 1000 g
UN Number UN2621
Beilstein 385636
Merck Index 14,64
Solubility Information Miscible with water,propylene glycol and alcohol. Slightly miscible with ether,petroleum ether. Immiscible with fatty oils and vegetable oil.
Formula Weight 88.11
Percent Purity 95%
Chemical Name or Material 3-Hydroxy-2-butanone, monomer + dimer
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