| Identification | More | [Name]
3-ACETOXY-2-BUTANONE | [CAS]
4906-24-5 | [Synonyms]
2-ACETOXY-3-BUTANONE
3-ACETOXY-2-BUTANONE
ACETYL METHYL CARBINYL ACETATE
FEMA 3526
SEC-BUTAN-3-ONYL ACETATE
2-Ketobutan-3-yl acetate
3-oxo-2-butyl acetate
Acetoin acetate
Acetoineacetate
2-Butanone, 3-(acetyloxy)-
3-(ACETYLOXY)-2-BUTANON
3-Acetyloxy-2-butanone
Acetic acid 1-acetylethyl ester | [Molecular Formula]
C6H10O3 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00051782 | [Molecular Weight]
130.14 | [MOL File]
4906-24-5.mol |
| Questions And Answer | Back Directory | [uses]
3-Acetoxy-2-butanone can be used as an edible spice, mainly for the preparation of milk and dairy flavors. | [Identification]
CAS.No.:
4906-24-5
FL.No.:
9.186
FEMA.No.:
3526
NAS.No.:
3526
CoE.No.:
608
EINECS.No.:
n/a
JECFA.No.:
406
| [Regulatory Status]
CoE: Approved. Bev.: 1 ppm; Food: 10 ppm
FDA: n/a
FDA (other): n/a
JECFA: ADI: Acceptable. No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavoring agent (1998).
| [Usage]
Reported uses (ppm): (FEMA, 1994)
Alcoholic.beverages
5.37
20
Gelatins,puddings
5.38
20
Nonalcoholic.beverages
5
20
| [Natural occurrence]
Reported found in pineapple (Ananas comoscus), roasted chicken, red wine, cocoa, arctic bramble (Rubus articus L.) and pawpaw (Asimina triloba L. Dunal).
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| Safety Data | Back Directory | [Risk Statements ]
R36/38:Irritating to eyes and skin . | [Safety Statements ]
S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
S36:Wear suitable protective clothing . | [WGK Germany ]
3 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Occurrence]
Reported found in pineapple (Ananas comoscus), roasted chicken, red wine, cocoa, arctic bramble (Rubus
articus L.) and pawpaw (Asimina triloba L. Dunal). | [Definition]
ChEBI: Acetoin acetate is a carboxylic ester and a ketone. | [Aroma threshold values]
Detection at 5.0%: sweet, fruity, estry, chemical, pineapple, apple, banana with a ketonic nuance. | [Taste threshold values]
Taste characteristics at 100 ppm: fruity body, fleshy, rimy, grape, and winey. | [General Description]
2-Acetoxy-3-butanone occurs naturally in paw paw fruit. It is also reported to be formed by the reaction between cysteine and 2,5-dimethyl-4-hydroxy-3(2H)-furanone. |
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