Acetoin

Chemical name:2-Butanone, 3-hydroxy-
CAS-No.: 513-86-0
Chemical Description:


C₄H₈O₂ 88.11
Appearance
Monomer: clear colorless to pale yellowish liquid.
Dimer: colorless solid mass.
Properties
MP 15^oC
BP 148^oC
Solubility Soluble in water, ethanol, propylene glycol.
Specifications
Purity 98%
Refractive Index n²⁰D 1.417-1.420
Relative Density d²⁰₄ 1.005-1.019
As: ≤2ppm
Heavy Metal(Pb): ≤10ppm
Organoleptical description
Odour pleasant, buttery-oily, creamy-fatty
Taste sweet-buttery, creamy, mild
Applications
Flavour Acetoin is mainly used for flavour compounds. The mild-creamy character rounds off the power of other Aroma Chemicals and brings smoothness in the compositions.
Useful in flavour such as butter, caramel, vanilla, coffee, nut, milk, cheese and fruits like strawberry and raspberry.
Often used in combination with Diacetyl and certain Diketones (Hexane-,Pentanedione).
Packaging and Storage
Monomer: 25Kg,50Kg,200Kg Plastic bucket
Dimer: Plastic bucket(Cardboard drum),NW 25Kg;
Also we can proved the packaging as the costumers need.
Store in a cool and dry area.

 

 

 

Acetoin dimer
2,3,5,6-tetramethyl-1,4-dioxo-2,5-diol

Acetoin dimmer (Acetyl Methyl Carbinol dimer . 3-hydroxy-2-butanone dimer )
CAS No.:23147-57-1

Structural formula:

Molecular formula:C₈H₁₆O₄
Molecular Weight:176.22
Purity:≥99%