2,3-Pentanedione is a common constituent of synthetic flavorings, used to impart butter, strawberry, caramel, fruit, rum, or cheese flavor in beverages, ice cream, candy, baked goods, gelatins, and puddings. It also occurs naturally as a fermentation product in beer, wine, and yogurt and is released during the roasting of coffee beans. For research use only; not sold to patients.
- Exhibits cytotoxicity in N2a cells.
- Causes severe inflammatory responses and olfactory neuroepithelial injury in rats.
- Can be used in various flavoring applications.