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3-Hydroxy-2-butanone, monomer + dimer, 95%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog Number AAA1375230
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513-86-0
C4H8O2
88.11
MFCD00004521,MFCD00038696
ROWKJAVDOGWPAT-UHFFFAOYNA-N
acetoin, 3-hydroxy-2-butanone, acetyl methyl carbinol, dimethylketol, 2-butanone, 3-hydroxy, acetylmethylcarbinol, 2,3-butanolone, 2-hydroxy-3-butanone, 1-hydroxyethyl methyl ketone, methanol, acetylmethyl
179
CHEBI:15688
3-hydroxybutan-2-one
CC(O)C(C)=O
513-86-0
C4H8O2
88.11
MFCD00004521,MFCD00038696
ROWKJAVDOGWPAT-UHFFFAOYNA-N
acetoin, 3-hydroxy-2-butanone, acetyl methyl carbinol, dimethylketol, 2-butanone, 3-hydroxy, acetylmethylcarbinol, 2,3-butanolone, 2-hydroxy-3-butanone, 1-hydroxyethyl methyl ketone, methanol, acetylmethyl
179
CHEBI:15688
3-hydroxybutan-2-one
CC(O)C(C)=O

Description

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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
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.

Solubility
Miscible with water, propylene glycol and alcohol. Slightly miscible with ether, petroleum ether. Immiscible with fatty oils and vegetable oil.

Notes
Store in cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY
Density 1.013
Boiling Point 148°C
Flash Point 41°C (106°F)
Odor Characteristic
Quantity 250 g
UN Number UN2621
Beilstein 385636
Merck Index 14,64
Solubility Information Miscible with water,propylene glycol and alcohol. Slightly miscible with ether,petroleum ether. Immiscible with fatty oils and vegetable oil.
Formula Weight 88.11
Percent Purity 95%
Chemical Name or Material 3-Hydroxy-2-butanone, monomer + dimer
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H226-H315-H319
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H226-H315-H319
Flammable liquid and vapour.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P264b-P280-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ACETYL METHYL CARBINOL
EINECSNumber 208-174-1
RTECSNumber EL8790000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Keep cold
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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