Diacetyl (IUPAC systematic name: butanedione or butane-2,3-dione) is an organic compound with the chemical formula (CH3CO)2. It is a yellow or green liquid with an intensely buttery flavor. It is a vicinal diketone (two C=O. groups, side-by-side).
What is the name of ch3cococh3?
2,3-Butanedione
What is butanedione used for?
Uses. Diacetyl is widely used in food and beverage flavorings. The principal types of flavorings that use diacetyl are dairy flavors, particularly butter flavorings but also cheese, milk, and yogurt. Diacetyl is sometimes an ingredient in the so-called brown flavors such as caramel, butterscotch, and coffee flavors.
What is the molecular formula of butanedione?
C4H6O2
What is diacetyl and its side effects?
Diacetyl inhalation may cause: Nose, mouth, and eye irritation. Other respiratory diseases. Popcorn lung. Wheezing.26 Aug 2019
Is diacetyl banned?
Why has diacetyl been banned? The FSSAI issued a ban on the use of diacetyl in the food industry especially in edible oils. The gazette has been notified under the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restriction on Sales- Second Amendment) Regulations, 2019.
Is diacetyl soluble in water?
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Solubility in water
Hazards
Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH):
Main hazards
Is 2 3-butanedione a ketone or aldehyde?
Uses. 2,3-Butanedione is a flavoring agent that is a clear yellow to yellowish green liquid with a strong pungent odor. It is also known as 2,3-butanedione and is chemically synthesized from methyl ethyl ketone.