CAS 431-03-8

Butanedione

Description:

Butanedione, also known as 2,3-butanedione or diacetyl, is a diketone with the chemical formula C4H6O2. It is a colorless liquid with a characteristic buttery aroma, commonly associated with artificial flavoring in food products. Butanedione is soluble in water and organic solvents, making it versatile in various applications. It has a relatively low boiling point and can easily evaporate at room temperature. This compound is primarily used in the food industry as a flavoring agent, particularly in popcorn and dairy products, but it also finds applications in the production of certain polymers and as a solvent in chemical synthesis. However, exposure to high concentrations of butanedione can pose health risks, including respiratory issues, and it is classified as a potential occupational hazard. Its reactivity is typical of diketones, allowing it to participate in various chemical reactions, including condensation and oxidation. Overall, butanedione is an important compound in both industrial and culinary contexts, with distinct properties that influence its use.

Formula: C₄H₆O₂

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

InChI key: InChIKey=QSJXEFYPDANLFS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(C(C)=O)(C)=O

Synonyms:

• 2,3-Butadione
• 2,3-Diketobutane
• 2,3-Dioxobutane
• Biacetyl
• Buta-2,3-Dione
• Butandion
• Butane-2,3-Dione
• Butanedione
• Butanodiona
• Diacetyl
• Diacetyle
• Dimethyl diketone
• Dimethylglyoxal
• Nsc 8750

Diacetyl

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Formula: C₄H₆O₂

Purity: >98.0%(GC)

Color and Shape: Light orange to Yellow to Green clear liquid

Molecular weight: 86.09

Ref: 3B-B0682

2,3-Butanedione, 99%

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2,3-Butanedione is used to form triazine and pteridine ring systems by cyclocondensation with amines. It is also used to inactivate aminopeptidase-N and acts as a precursor to alpha-diones. It finds use in alcoholic beverages, foods, to modify arginyl residues in proteins and to give a buttery flavo

Formula: C₄H₆O₂

Purity: 99%

Color and Shape: Clear yellow, Liquid

Molecular weight: 86.09

Ref: 02-A14217

2,3-Butanedione

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Color and Shape: Liquid, Clear

Molecular weight: 86.08999633789062

Ref: 10-F099488

2,3-Butanedione

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Formula: C₄H₆O₂

Purity: ≥ 98.0%

Color and Shape: Clear, yellow liquid

Molecular weight: 86.09

Ref: 7W-GL0725

Dimethylglyoxal

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Dimethylglyoxal

Formula: C₄H₆O₂

Purity: ≥95%

Color and Shape: clear. yellow liquid

Molecular weight: 86.09g/mol

Ref: 54-OR5248

Diacetyl

Controlled Product

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Formula: C₄H₆O₂

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 86.09

Ref: 04-CA12175000

Diacetyl

Controlled Product

CAS: 431-03-8

Formula: C₄H₆O₂

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 86.09

Ref: 04-C12175000

Diacetyl 1000 µg/mL in Methanol

Controlled Product

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Formula: C₄H₆O₂

Color and Shape: Single Solution

Molecular weight: 86.09

Ref: 04-A12175000ME-1000

2,3-Butanedione

Controlled Product

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Applications 2,3-Butanedione (Diacetyl), the molecule implicated in the disease known as popcorn lung, has now been implicated in amyloid-β peptide toxicity associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Diacetyl accelerates amyloid-β aggregation-a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. These preliminary finding raise the possibility of long-term neurological toxicity mediated by DA.
Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package
References Wang, J., et al.: Exp. Neurol., 158, 328 (1999); Brown, M., et al.: Cell, 100, 391 (2000); Heinitz, K., et al.: J. Neurochem., 98, 1930 (2006); Brody, D., et al.: Science, 321, 1221 (2008); More, S., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 52, 4650 (2009);

Formula: C₄H₆O₂

Color and Shape: Yellow

Molecular weight: 86.09

Ref: TR-B690030