Record Information
Version1.0
Creation date2018-05-02 10:43:59 UTC
Update date2018-05-04 14:28:24 UTC
FoodComEx IDPC001147
FoodDB RecordFDB008229
Chemical Information
Name2,3-Pentanedione
Description2,3-Pentanedione is a flavouring ingredient. It is found in many foods, some of which are coffee and coffee products, milk and milk products, tea, and fruits.
CAS Number600-14-6
Structure
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Synonyms
SynonymSource
2,3-Pentadionebiospider
2,3-pentandionebiospider
2,3-pentane-dionebiospider
23-PENTANEDIONEbiospider
Acetyl propionylbiospider
Acetylpropionylbiospider
Acetylpropionyl (van)biospider
Benzil-related compound, 43biospider
CH3C(O)C(O)C2H5biospider
Ethyl methyl diketonedb_source
FEMA 2841db_source
Pentan-2,3-dionebiospider
pentane-2,3-dionebiospider
Chemical FormulaC5H8O2
IUPAC namepentane-2,3-dione
InChI IdentifierInChI=1S/C5H8O2/c1-3-5(7)4(2)6/h3H2,1-2H3
InChI KeyTZMFJUDUGYTVRY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Isomeric SMILESCCC(=O)C(C)=O
Average Molecular Weight100.1158
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight100.0524295
Chemical Taxonomy
Description Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as alpha-diketones. These are organic compounds containing two ketone groups on two adjacent carbon atoms.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassOrganic oxygen compounds
ClassOrganooxygen compounds
Sub ClassCarbonyl compounds
Direct ParentAlpha-diketones
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Alpha-diketone
  • Organic oxide
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Aliphatic acyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Physico-Chemical Properties - Experimental
PropertyValueReference
Experimental logPNot Available
Experimental Water Solubility66.7 mg/mL at 15 oCBEILSTEIN
Melting PointMp -52°DFC
Foods of Origin
FoodContent Range AverageReference
FoodReference
Production Data
Production Methodcommercial
Production Method ReferenceNot Available
Production Method Reference FileNot Available
Quantity Available1 to 2 mg
Delivery Time2 weeks
Storage Formsolid
Storage Conditions4°C
StabilityNot Available
Purityunknown
Spectra
Spectral Data Upon RequestNot Available
Provider Information
Contact NameContact InstitutionContact Email
Augustin ScalbertInternational Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), Biomarkers Group, 150 cours Albert Thomas, Lyon, FR, 69372scalberta@iarc.fr
Commercial Vendors
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Toronto Research Chemicals P268365