Description

2,3-Pentanedione is a high-purity diketone compound, also known as acetyl propionyl, with the CAS registry number 600-14-6. This chemical is valued for its potent, buttery-creamy aroma and its role as a versatile flavor and fragrance intermediate. It is a critical ingredient for manufacturers in the food, beverage, and fragrance industries seeking to create authentic dairy and nutty flavor profiles. Its reactivity also makes it a useful building block in organic synthesis for specialty chemical production.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance (F&F) Industry: A key component in creating and enhancing buttery, creamy, and nutty flavorings for dairy products, baked goods, confectionery, and savory snacks.
• Food & Beverage Manufacturing: Used as a synthetic flavoring agent in products like margarine, microwave popcorn, caramel, and alcoholic beverages to impart a rich, buttery note.
• Aroma Chemical Production: Serves as a fundamental intermediate in the synthesis of more complex aroma chemicals and fragrance compounds.
• Organic Synthesis: Utilized as a reagent or building block in pharmaceutical research and the production of fine chemicals, leveraging its reactive diketone functionality.
• Tobacco Flavoring: Employed in the formulation of flavorings for tobacco products to add desirable creamy and sweet characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Pentanedione
CAS No.	600-14-6
Molecular Formula	C5H8O2
Molecular Weight	100.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Acetylpropionyl; 2,3-Pentanedione; Pentane-2,3-dione; Acetyl Propionyl; Methyl Ethyl Glyoxal; 2,3-Diketopentane; Butyroin
EINECS	209-984-8

Quality Control

Our 2,3-Pentanedione is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We adhere to relevant industry standards for flavor ingredients, including FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) guidelines where applicable. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee supply reliability and quality assurance for your production processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.402 - 1.406
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.950 - 0.980
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.