2-Acetoxy-3-butanone
ALDRICH/W352623 - natural, 99%, FG
Synonym: Acetoin acetate
CAS Number: 4906-24-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H10O3
Molecular Weight: 130.14
MDL Number: MFCD00051782
Linear Formula: C6H10O3
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | meets purity specifications of JECFA |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | 99% |
| density | 1.000 g/mL at 25 °C |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | FG |
| Halal | |
| Kosher | |
| natural | |
| greener alternative category | Aligned ![]() |
| greener alternative product characteristics | Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses Use of Renewable Feedstocks Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry . |
| InChI | 1S/C6H10O3/c1-4(7)5(2)9-6 |
| InChI key | ZKPTYCJWRHHBOW-UHFFFAOYSA |
| organoleptic | creamy; buttery; ethereal; sweet |
| Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
| refractive index | n |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 |
| SMILES string | CC(OC(C)=O)C(C)=O |
| sustainability | Greener Alternative Product |
| General description: | 2-Acetoxy-3-butanone occurs naturally in paw paw fruit. It is also reported to be formed by the reaction between cysteine and 2,5-dimethyl-4-hydroxy-3( |
| General description: | We are committed to bringing you greener alternative products, which adhere to one or more of the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry. This product is Biobased and thus aligns with "Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses" and "Use of Renewable Feedstocks". |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 100, 500 g in poly bottle |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | 150.8 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 66 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | 99% |
| Density | 1.000 g/mL at 25 °C |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA Number | 3526 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |

