Acetoin
ALDRICH/W200832 - natural, ≥95%, FG
Synonym: 3-Hydroxy-2-butanone; Acetylmethylcarbinol
CAS Number: 513-86-0
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C4H8O2
Molecular Weight: 88.11
EC Number: 208-174-1
MDL Number: MFCD00004521
Linear Formula: CH3COCH(OH)CH3
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥95% |
| bp | 148 °C (lit.) |
| density | 1.013 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | FG |
| Fragrance grade | |
| Halal | |
| Kosher | |
| natural | |
| InChI | 1S/C4H8O2/c1-3(5)4(2)6/h3 |
| InChI key | ROWKJAVDOGWPAT-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 15 °C (monomer) |
| 90 °C (dimer) (lit.) | |
| organoleptic | butter; creamy |
| Quality Level | 400  |
| refractive index | n |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
| EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
| FDA 21 CFR 117 | |
| FDA 21 CFR 172.515 | |
| SMILES string | CC(O)C(C)=O |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| General description: | Acetoin is a volatile flavor compound with a buttery odor and flavor. It is mainly found in Kefir and yogurt. Acetoin is used as a flavoring agent in butter, milk, shortening and baked goods. |
| Legal Information: | Additional information may be required prior to purchase of this material |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 100 g in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 5 kg in composite drum |
| Symbol |   GHS02,GHS05 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H226 - H318 |
| Precautionary statements | P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 10-36/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36 |
| RIDADR | UN 2621 3 / PGIII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 118.4 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 48 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| bp | 148 °C (lit.) |
| mp | 15 °C (monomer); 90 °C (dimer) (lit.) |
| Density | 1.013 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| FEMA Number | 2008 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |