Bioactivity | 2,3-Pentanedione is a common constituent of synthetic flavorings and is used to impart a butter, strawberry, caramel, fruit, rum, or cheese flavor in beverages, ice cream, candy, baked goods, gelatins, and puddings. 2,3-Pentanedione also occurs naturally as a fermentation product in beer, wine, and yogurt and is releasedduring roasting of coffee beans[1]. | ||||||||||||
Name | 2,3-Pentanedione | ||||||||||||
CAS | 600-14-6 | ||||||||||||
Formula | C5H8O2 | ||||||||||||
Molar Mass | 100.12 | ||||||||||||
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | ||||||||||||
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