3-Hydroxy-2-butanone, monomer + dimer, 95%

Catalog No.	Quantity
AAA1375230	250 g
AAA1375218	50 g
AAA137520B	1000 g

Catalog No. AAA1375230 Supplier Thermo Scientific Chemicals Supplier No. A1375230

Description

CAS: 513-86-0 | C4H8O2 | 88.11 g/mol

3-Hydroxy-2-butanone is a chemical used in food flavoring and fragrances. It acts as an intermediate of butanediol cycle in microorganisms. It is used as an aroma carrier in the preparation of flavors and essences.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
3-Hydroxy-2-butanone is a chemical used in food flavoring and fragrances. It acts as an intermediate of butanediol cycle in microorganisms. It is used as an aroma carrier in the preparation of flavors and essences.

Solubility
Miscible with water, propylene glycol and alcohol. Slightly miscible with ether, petroleum ether. Immiscible with fatty oils and vegetable oil.

Notes
Store in cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 513-86-0
• Molecular Formula: C4H8O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 88.11
• MDL Number: MFCD00004521,MFCD00038696
• InChI Key: ROWKJAVDOGWPAT-UHFFFAOYNA-N
• Synonym: acetoin, 3-hydroxy-2-butanone, acetyl methyl carbinol, dimethylketol, 2-butanone, 3-hydroxy, acetylmethylcarbinol, 2,3-butanolone, 2-hydroxy-3-butanone, 1-hydroxyethyl methyl ketone, methanol, acetylmethyl
• PubChem CID: 179
• ChEBI: CHEBI:15688
• IUPAC Name: 3-hydroxybutan-2-one
• SMILES: CC(O)C(C)=O

• Density: 1.013
• Boiling Point: 148°C
• Flash Point: 41°C (106°F)
• Odor: Characteristic
• Quantity: 250 g
• UN Number: UN2621
• Beilstein: 385636
• Merck Index: 14,64
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water,propylene glycol and alcohol. Slightly miscible with ether,petroleum ether. Immiscible with fatty oils and vegetable oil.
• Formula Weight: 88.11
• Percent Purity: 95%
• Chemical Name or Material: 3-Hydroxy-2-butanone, monomer + dimer

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226-H315-H319
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H226-H315-H319 Flammable liquid and vapour. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P264b-P280-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ACETYL METHYL CARBINOL
EINECSNumber	208-174-1
RTECSNumber	EL8790000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Keep cold

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only