Dimethylglyoxal

PubChem Notes:

Diacetyl Carrier of aroma of butter, vinegar, coffee, and other foods.

MediLexicon diacetyl - Medical Dictionary Definition for Term 'diacetyl'

[1. A yellow liquid, (CH3CO)2, having the pungent odor of quinone and carrying the aromas of coffee, vinegar, butter, and other foods; a byproduct of carbohydrate degradation.

Molecular Formula: C4H6O2


InChI: InChI=1/C4H6O2/c1-3(5)4(2)6/h1-2H3

InChIKey: InChIKey=QSJXEFYPDANLFS-UHFFFAOYAX
SMILES: CC(=O)C(C)=O

Names:
    biacetyl
    Biacetyl
    butane-2,3-dione
    Diacetyl
    diacetyl
    Diacetyl
    Dimethylglyoxal
    2,3-butanedione
    2,3-Butanedione

Registries:
    PubChem CID 650
    ChEBI 16583
    Kegg C00741
    PubChem ID 10331905
    PubChem ID 4004