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3-Hydroxy-2-butanone, monomer + dimer, 95%
CAS: 513-86-0 | C4H8O2 | 88.11 g/mol
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A1375230
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.
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Applications3-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.
Specifications
3-Hydroxy-2-butanone | |
513-86-0 | |
148°C | |
Characteristic | |
MFCD00004521,MFCD00038696 | |
UN2621 | |
14,64 | |
Miscible with water,propylene glycol and alcohol. Slightly miscible with ether,petroleum ether. Immiscible with fatty oils and vegetable oil. | |
CC(O)C(C)=O | |
88.11 | |
CHEBI:15688 | |
95% |
monomer + dimer | |
1.013 | |
41°C (106°F) | |
C4H8O2 | |
250 g | |
385636 | |
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 | |
ROWKJAVDOGWPAT-UHFFFAOYNA-N | |
3-hydroxybutan-2-one | |
179 | |
88.11 |
Chemical Identifiers
513-86-0 | |
88.11 | |
ROWKJAVDOGWPAT-UHFFFAOYNA-N | |
179 | |
3-hydroxybutan-2-one |
C4H8O2 | |
MFCD00004521,MFCD00038696 | |
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 | |
CHEBI:15688 | |
CC(O)C(C)=O |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H226-H315-H319
Flammable liquid and vapour.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P264b-P280-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
H226-H315-H319
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ACETYL METHYL CARBINOL
EINECSNumber : 208-174-1
RTECSNumber : EL8790000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Keep cold
RUO – Research Use Only