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Acetoin

CAS No.
513-86-0
Chemical Name:
Acetoin
Synonyms
AMC;3-HYDROXY-2-BUTANONE;3-HYDROXYBUTAN-2-ONE;ACETYL METHYL CARBINOL;Acetion;(S)-Acetoin;2-Hydroxy-3-butanone;Natural Acetoin;3-hydroxy-2-oxobutane;2-Butanone,3-hydroxy-
CBNumber:
CB2492258
Molecular Formula:
C4H8O2
Lewis structure
c4h8o2_2.0 lewis structure
Molecular Weight:
88.11
MDL Number:
MFCD00004521
MOL File:
513-86-0.mol
MSDS File:
SDS
Last updated:2026-01-13 11:17:58
Product description Number Pack Size Price
Acetoin natural, ≥95%, FG W200832 1 unit $60.5
Acetoin natural, ≥95%, FG W200832 1 unit $60.5
Acetoin natural, ≥95%, FG W200832 100g $88.2
Acetoin natural, ≥95%, FG W200832 1kg $172
Acetoin natural, ≥95%, FG W200832 5kg $640
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Acetoin Properties

Melting point 15 °C (monomer)
Boiling point 148 °C(lit.)
Density 1.013 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure 86hPa at 20℃
refractive index n20/D 1.417(lit.)
FEMA 2008 | ACETOIN
Flash point 123 °F
storage temp. 2-8°C
solubility All forms are miscible with water, alcohol, Propylene glycol, Glycerine and common flavor materials. Poorly soluble in hydrocarbons.
pka 13.21±0.20(Predicted)
form Liquid (Monomer) or Powder or Crystals (Dimer)
color Pale yellow to green-yellow or white to yellow
Odor Intensely creamy-fatty-buttery, penetrating odor, yet milder and less “quinone’’-like than Diacetyl, not as sharp or volatile. Pleasant in extreme dilution.
Odor Type buttery
biological source synthetic
Water Solubility H2O: 0.1g/mL, clear
Merck 14,64
JECFA Number 405
BRN 385636
Stability Hygroscopic
Major Application flavors and fragrances
Cosmetics Ingredients Functions PERFUMING
InChI 1S/C4H8O2/c1-3(5)4(2)6/h3,5H,1-2H3
InChIKey ROWKJAVDOGWPAT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CC(O)C(C)=O
LogP 0.1 at 25℃
FDA 21 CFR 182.60
CAS DataBase Reference 513-86-0(CAS DataBase Reference)
Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) ACETOIN
EWG's Food Scores 1
FDA UNII BG4D34CO2H
NIST Chemistry Reference 2-Butanone, 3-hydroxy-(513-86-0)
EPA Substance Registry System 2-Butanone, 3-hydroxy- (513-86-0)
UNSPSC Code 77101502
NACRES NA.24

SAFETY

Risk and Safety Statements

Symbol(GHS)  GHS hazard pictogramsGHS hazard pictograms
GHS02,GHS05
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H226-H318
Precautionary statements  P210-P233-P240-P241-P280-P305+P351+P338
PPE Eyeshields, Gloves, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges
Hazard Codes  Xi,F
Risk Statements  10-36/38-38-11
Safety Statements  26-36-36/37
RIDADR  UN 2621 3/PG 3
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  EL8790000
TSCA  TSCA listed
HazardClass  3
PackingGroup  III
HS Code  29144090
Storage Class 4.1B - Flammable solid hazardous materials
Hazard Classifications Eye Irrit. 2
Flam. Sol. 2
Skin Irrit. 2
Hazardous Substances Data 513-86-0(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity skn-rbt 500 mg/24H MOD CNREA8 33,3069,73
Limited Quantities 5.0 Kg (11 lbs) (solid)
Excepted Quantities Max Inner Pack (30g or 30ml) and Max Outer Pack (1Kg or 1L)
NFPA 704
2
1 0

Acetoin price More Price(49)

Manufacturer Product number Product description CAS number Packaging Price Updated Buy
Sigma-Aldrich W200832 Acetoin natural, ≥95%, FG 513-86-0 1 unit $60.5 2025-07-31 Buy
Sigma-Aldrich W200832 Acetoin natural, ≥95%, FG 513-86-0 1 unit $60.5 2025-07-31 Buy
Sigma-Aldrich W200832 Acetoin natural, ≥95%, FG 513-86-0 100g $88.2 2025-07-31 Buy
Sigma-Aldrich W200832 Acetoin natural, ≥95%, FG 513-86-0 1kg $172 2025-07-31 Buy
Sigma-Aldrich W200832 Acetoin natural, ≥95%, FG 513-86-0 5kg $640 2025-07-31 Buy
Product number Packaging Price Buy
W200832 1 unit $60.5 Buy
W200832 1 unit $60.5 Buy
W200832 100g $88.2 Buy
W200832 1kg $172 Buy
W200832 5kg $640 Buy

Acetoin Chemical Properties,Uses,Production

Content analysis

It was determined by gas chromatography (GT-10). Use thermal conductivity detector. Use a column of 1.5 m (length), 6.35 mm (inner diameter). The column contains 20% polyethylene glycol 20M (Carbowax 20M) which is loaded on the 60/80 mesh diatomaceous earth carrier. Alternatively we can use other components that can separate diacetyl, water and methylacetyl alcohol. The following conditions were used: the sample was 2 μg; the injection temperature was about 195 ° C; the column temperature was about 130 ° C and the detector was about 230 ° C; the flow rate of the carrier gas was about 35 ml per minute. The average residence time: 2 min 15S for diacetyl, 3 min for water, and 12 mins for methyl acetyl alcohol. The peak area of the resulting methylacetyl alcohol shall not be less than 96.0% of the total area of all peaks.

As a flavor ingredient

Acetoin is a yellowish liquid with a bland, woody, yogurt odor and a fatty creamy “tub” butter taste. It is useful as a flavor ingredient in butter, milk, yogurt or strawberry flavors.

Identification:

CAS.No.: 
513-86-0 
FL.No.: 
7.051
FEMA.No.: 
2008
NAS.No.: 
2008
CoE.No.: 
749
EINECS.No.: 
208-174-1 
JECFA.No.: 
405
 
 
Regulatory Status:
CoE: Approved. Bev.: 5 ppm; Food: 50 ppm
FDA: 21 CFR 182.60, 184.1848, 582.60
FDA (other): n/a
JECFA: ADI: Acceptable. No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavoring agent (1998).
Reported uses (ppm): (FEMA, 1994)
Food Category 
Usual 
Max. 
Alcoholic.beverages 
3.1
3.1
Baked.goods 
380
750
Breakfast.cereals 
0.67
0.67
Cheese 
10
10
Chewing.gum 
0.42
0.42
Condiments,.relishes 
2
8
Confection,.frosting 
21
100
Fats,.oils 
50
750
Frozen.dairy 
10
50
Fruit.juice 
0.03
0.03
Gelatins,.puddings 
81
81
Gravies 
0.029
0.029
Hard.candy 
18.2
84.89
Imitation.dairy 
50
100
Meat.products 
12.29
24.27
Milk.products 
0.012
0.03
Nonalcoholic.beverages 
1.8
17
Other.grains 
200
400
Reconstituted.vegetables 
32
200
Seasoning,.flavors 
30
90
Snack.foods 
36
98
Soft.candy 
9.8
50
Soups 
0.05
0.05
Sweet.sauce 
98
98
Natural occurrence: Reported found in fresh apple, butter, cheddar cheese, coffee, cocoa, honey, wheat bread and wine.

Chemical Properties

Acetoin is a yellowish liquid with a bland, woody, yogurt odor and a fatty creamy “tub” butter taste. It is useful as a flavor ingredient in butter, milk, yogurt or strawberry flavors.

Chemical Properties

clear yellow solution

Occurrence

Reported found in fresh apple, butter, cheddar cheese, coffee, cocoa, honey, wheat bread and wine

Uses

3-Hydroxy-2-butanone is a chemical used in food flavoring and fragrances. It acts as an intermediate of butanediol cycle in microorganisms. It is used as an aroma carrier in the preparation of flavors and essences.

Uses

Acetoin is a produced via fermentation of wines, dairy products and sugars by fermentive bacteria. Acetoin is used in food flavoring and fragrances and is also found in some fruits and vegetables.

Uses

Used as pharmaceutical intermediates, food spices; mainly for the preparation of cream, dairy, yogurt and strawberry spices.

Definition

ChEBI: A methyl ketone that is butan-2-one substituted by a hydroxy group at position 3.

Aroma threshold values

Aroma characteristics at 1.0%: strong buttery and creamy

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 10 ppm: sweet, creamy, dairy, and butter-like.

General Description

A light-yellow colored liquid. Slightly denser than water. Hence sinks in water. Boiling point 280°F. Flash point between 100 and 141°F. Used to make other chemicals.

Air & Water Reactions

Flammable. Slightly soluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

3-Hydroxy-2-butanone is a ketone and alcohol. Ketones are reactive with many acids and bases liberating heat and flammable gases (e.g., H2). The amount of heat may be sufficient to start a fire in the unreacted portion of the ketone. Ketones react with reducing agents such as hydrides, alkali metals, and nitrides to produce flammable gas (H2) and heat. Ketones are incompatible with isocyanates, aldehydes, cyanides, peroxides, and anhydrides. They react violently with aldehydes, HNO3, HNO3 + H2O2, and HClO4. Flammable and/or toxic gases are generated by the combination of alcohols with alkali metals, nitrides, and strong reducing agents. They react with oxoacids and carboxylic acids to form esters plus water. Oxidizing agents convert them to aldehydes or ketones. Alcohols exhibit both weak acid and weak base behavior. They may initiate the polymerization of isocyanates and epoxides.

Health Hazard

Inhalation or contact with material may irritate or burn skin and eyes. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Runoff from fire control may cause pollution.

Fire Hazard

HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. Containers may explode when heated. Many liquids are lighter than water.

Safety Profile

Experimental reproductive effects. LWdly toxic by subcutaneous route. A moderate skin irritant. Flammable liquid. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and fumes. See also KETONES

Synthesis

From diacetyl by partial reduction with zinc and acid. It is also a product of fermentation. Acetoin is an optically active compound. The d(–)acetyl methyl carbinol is obtained from fermentation and, in mixture with other products, from the catalytic oxidation of 2,3-butanediol. The 1(+)acetyl methyl carbinol is also obtained from fermentation. The optically pure form has not been isolated; the optically inactive form is prepared synthetically

Purification Methods

Wash acetoin with EtOH until colourless, then with diethyl ether or acetone to remove biacetyl. Dry it in air by suction and dry further in a vacuum desiccator. [Beilstein 1 IV 3991.]

Acetoin Preparation Products And Raw materials

Raw materials

Preparation Products

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