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

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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 513-86-0
• Molecular Formula: C4H8O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 88.11
• MDL Number: MFCD00004521,MFCD00038696
• InChI Key: ROWKJAVDOGWPAT-UHFFFAOYNA-N
• Synonym: 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
• PubChem CID: 179
• ChEBI: CHEBI:15688
• IUPAC Name: 3-hydroxybutan-2-one
• SMILES: CC(O)C(C)=O

• Density: 1.013
• Boiling Point: 148°C
• Flash Point: 41°C (106°F)
• Odor: Characteristic
• Quantity: 50 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

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• 3-Hydroxy-2-butanone, monomer + dimer

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Flammable liquid Category 3
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
• P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Acetyl methyl carbinol

RUO – Research Use Only