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

CAS: 513-86-0

Ref. 02-A13752

Product Information

• Name: 3-Hydroxy-2-butanone, monomer + dimer, 95%
• Synonyms: Acetoin, Acetyl methyl carbinol, (3R)-3-hydroxybutan-2-one, (3S)-3-hydroxybutan-2-one, 1-Acetylethanol, 1-Hydroxyethyl methyl ketone, 2,3-Butanolone, 2-Butanone, 3-hydroxy-, 2-Hydroxy-3-butanone, 3-Hydroxy-2-butanone, 3-Hydroxybutan-2-One, 3-Hydroxybutanone, 3-Hydroxyl-2-butanone, 3-Oxo-2-butanol, <span class="text-smallcaps">D</smallcap><smallcap>L</span>-Acetoin, Acetion, Acetoin (3-Hydroxy-2-butanone), Acetoin, Mixture Of Monomer And Dimer, Acetoina, Acetoine, Acetoion, Acetyl-Methyl-Carbinol, Acetoine, Acetylmethylcarbinol, Butan-2-One, 3-Hydroxy-, DL-Acetoin, Dimethylketol, Methanol, acetylmethyl-, Nsc 7609, γ-Hydroxy-β-oxobutane

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.

• Brand: Alfa Aesar By Thermo Fisher Scientific

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 88.11
• Formula: C₄H₈O₂
• Purity: 95%
• Color/Form: Clear colorless to yellow, Liquid