Description / Application
Acetoin is a methyl ketone that is butan-2-one substituted by a hydroxy group at position 3. It has a role as a metabolite. It is a secondary alpha-hydroxy ketone and a methyl ketone.
Identities
| Alternative Name | Acetoin; Acetylmethylcarbinol |
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| Molecular Formula | C4H8O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 88.11 |
| MFCD | MFCD00004521 |
Transport
| DOT UN Number | UN2621 |
|---|---|
| Hazard Class | 3 |
| Packing Group | III |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H226;H315;H319 |
| Precautionary Statements | P210;P233;P240;P241;P242;P243;P264;P280;P303+P361+P353;P305+P351+P338;P332+P313;P337+P313;P362;P370+P378;P403+P235;P501 |