2,3-Butanedione, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

2,3-Butanedione is used to form triazine and pteridine ring systems by cyclocondensation with amines. It is also used to inactivate aminopeptidase-N and acts as a precursor to alpha-diones. It finds use in alcoholic beverages, foods, to modify arginyl residues in proteins and to give a buttery flavor to microwave popcorns.

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Applications
2,3-Butanedione is used to form triazine and pteridine ring systems by cyclocondensation with amines. It is also used to inactivate aminopeptidase-N and acts as a precursor to alpha-diones. It finds use in alcoholic beverages, foods, to modify arginyl residues in proteins and to give a buttery flavor to microwave popcorns.

Solubility
Miscible with water.

Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with acids, strong bases, metals, reducing agents and oxidizing agents.

Specifications

• Melting Point: -3°C
• Density: 0.983
• Boiling Point: 87°C to 88°C
• Flash Point: 10°C (50°F)
• Odor: Sweet
• Refractive Index: 1.394
• Quantity: 10 g
• UN Number: UN2346
• Beilstein: 605398
• Merck Index: 14,2966
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 86.09
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2,3-Butanedione

RUO – Research Use Only