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Acetoin

Acetoin is an important edible flavoring with a unique cream-like aroma and is widely used in food flavor formulations. Meanwhile, as an important platform compound, acetoin can also be used in the preparation of functional materials, pharmaceutical synthesis and other organic synthesis reactions, and has broad application prospects.

Chemical Formula: CH₃CH(OH)COCH₃

Molecular Weight: 88.11

CAS No.: 513-86-0

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Appearance And Properties: colorless or light yellow liquid

Application: GB2760--1996 provides for the consumption of spices, mainly for the preparation of cream, dairy, yogurt and strawberry flavor. It is also used to prepare 2,3-butanedione. It is the raw material of medical intermediate dmdo.