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DIMETHYL DIKETONE [1 record]

Record 1 2012-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
Universal entry(ies)
C4H6O2
formula, see observation
CH3C(O)C(O)CH3
formula, see observation
431-03-8
CAS number
DEF

A greenish yellow diketone ... responsible for the flavor of butter [which] contributes to the aroma of coffee [and which] is made synthetically and used as a flavoring agent in foods.

OBS

butane-2,3-dione: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

Chemical formula: C4H6O2 or CH3C(O)C(O)CH3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C4H6O2
formula, see observation
CH3C(O)C(O)CH3
formula, see observation
431-03-8
CAS number
DEF

Liquide jaune-vert, à odeur de beurre, utilisé comme agent de synthèse organique et comme matière odorante pour les produits laitiers, le miel, le vinaigre et le café.

OBS

butane-2,3-dione : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée.

OBS

Formule chimique : C4H6O2 ou CH3C(O)C(O)CH3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C4H6O2
formula, see observation
CH3C(O)C(O)CH3
formula, see observation
431-03-8
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: C4H6O2 o CH3C(O)C(O)CH3

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