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DIMETHYLKETOL [1 record]

Record 1 2010-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Biochemistry
  • Food Additives
Universal entry(ies)
CH3COCHOHCH3
formula, see observation
C4H8O2
formula, see observation
CH3-CO-CHOH-CH3
formula, see observation
513-86-0
CAS number
DEF

A colorless liquid; a condensation product of two molecules of acetic acid.

CONT

Acetoin ... A flavoring agent that occurs naturally in broccoli, grapes, pears, cultured dairy products, cooked beef, and cooked chicken. As a product of fermentation and of cream ripened for churning, it is a colorless or pale yellow liquid or a white powder, it has a characteristic buttery odor and must be stored in a light-resistant container. It is used in raspberry, strawberry, butter, butterscotch, caramel, coconut, coffee, fruit, liquor, rum, nut, walnut, vanilla, cream soda, and cheese flavorings for beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, baked goods, margarine, gelatin desserts, cottage cheese, and shortenings.

OBS

3-hydroxybutan-2-one: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

acetyl methyl carbinol: incorrect form.

OBS

Chemical formulas: CH3COCHOHCH3 or C4H8O2 or CH3-CO-CHOH-CH3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Biochimie
  • Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CH3COCHOHCH3
formula, see observation
C4H8O2
formula, see observation
CH3-CO-CHOH-CH3
formula, see observation
513-86-0
CAS number
DEF

Produit formé au cours de nombreuses fermentations et en particulier de la fermentation alcoolique. Se trouve dans les vins et dans les eaux-de-vie.

CONT

Au cours de la maturation des crèmes, il se forme de l'acétoïne, précurseur du diacétyle, qui donne son odeur caractéristique au beurre.

OBS

3-hydroxybutan-2-one : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

Formules chimiques : CH3COCHOHCH3 ou C4H8O2 ou CH3-CO-CHOH-CH3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Bioquímica
  • Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es)
CH3COCHOHCH3
formula, see observation
C4H8O2
formula, see observation
CH3-CO-CHOH-CH3
formula, see observation
513-86-0
CAS number
OBS

Líquido algo amarillento, o bien sólido cristalino. Soluble en alcohol. Miscible con agua. Ligeramente soluble en éter. Combustible.

OBS

Fórmulas químicas : CH3COCHOHCH3 o C4H8O2 o CH3-CO-CHOH-CH3

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