Description / Application
Butane-2,3-dione is an alpha-diketone that is butane substituted by oxo groups at positions 2 and 3. It is a metabolite produced during the malolactic fermentation. It has a role as a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite and an Escherichia coli metabolite.
Identities
| Alternative Name | Biacetyl |
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| Molecular Formula | C4H6O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 86.09 |
| MFCD | MFCD00008756 |
Transport
| DOT UN Number | UN2346 |
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| Hazard Class | 3 |
| Packing Group | II |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H315;H319;H335 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P264;P271;P280;P302+P352;P304+P340;P305+P351+P338;P312;P321;P332+P313;P337+P313;P362;P403+P233;P405;P501 |