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2,3-Pentanedione

Synonym(s):2,3-Pentanedione;Acetylpropionyl

  • CAS NO.:600-14-6
  • Empirical Formula: C5H8O2
  • Molecular Weight: 100.12
  • MDL number: MFCD00009313
  • EINECS: 209-984-8
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-11-17 16:00:36
2,3-Pentanedione Structural

What is 2,3-Pentanedione?

Chemical properties

2,3-Pentanedione is a colourless or deep green-yellow colour liquid that has a somewhat sweet odor similar to quinone. This compound has a penetrating, buttery taste on dilution. It is used as flavoring agent or adjuvant.

Occurrence

2,3-Pentanedione occurs in butter, bread, milk, yogurt, chicken, meat, cocoa, coffee, potato chips, roasted almonds, pecans, beer, red and white wine, rum and whiskey. The organoleptic profile can be described as creamy, penetrating, cheesy, oily, sweet, buttery, almondlike, brown roasted, and somewhat caramellic, with a fruity nuance.

The Uses of 2,3-Pentanedione

2,3-Pentanedione may be used as a reference standard in the determination of 2,3-pentanedione in beer samples using headspace-gas chromatographic technique (HS-GC).

What are the applications of Application

2,3-Pentanedione can be used as a reactant to synthesize:
Bisphenol derivatives by acid-catalyzed condensation reaction with phenols.
2-Ethyl-3-methyl-1H-indole by Pd-catalyzed reaction with aniline under reductive conditions.
2-Ethyl-3-methylquinoxaline by condensation reaction with o-phenylenediamine using citric acid as a catalyst.

Definition

ChEBI: 2,3-Pentanedione is an alpha-diketone that is pentane substituted at the 2- and 3-positions by oxo groups. It has a role as a flavouring agent. It is an alpha-diketone and a methyl ketone. It derives from a hydride of a pentane.

Preparation

By oxidation of methyl propyl ketone with excess NaNO2 and diluted HCl in the presence of hydroxylamine hydrochloride under a nitrogen blanket.

Aroma threshold values

Detection: 20 ppb. Aroma characteristics at 1.0%: buttery diacetyl-like, fermented dairy and creamy, popcorn buttery.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 1 to 5 ppm: sweet buttery, creamy, cheesy, slightly toasted dairy, with a rich baked goods nuance and a good mouthfeel.

General Description

2,3-Pentanedione (acetylpropionyl) is one of the aroma active compounds of cereal coffee brew.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 1-5.0 ppm

Safety Profile

Confirmed human carcinogen. Poison by intraperitoneal route. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. See also NICKEL COMPOUNDS

Properties of 2,3-Pentanedione

Melting point: -52 °C (lit.)
Boiling point: 110-112 °C (lit.)
Density  0.957 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor pressure  28.5 hPa (20 °C)
FEMA  2841 | 2,3-PENTANEDIONE
refractive index  n20/D 1.404(lit.)
Flash point: 66 °F
storage temp.  2-8°C
solubility  60g/l
form  Liquid
color  very deep green-yellow
PH 4 (H2O)
Odor at 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. pungent sweet butter creamy caramel nutty cheese
explosive limit 1.8-10.9%(V)
Water Solubility  60 g/L (15 ºC)
JECFA Number 410
BRN  1699638
Exposure limits NIOSH: TWA 9.3 ppb; STEL 31 ppb
Stability: Stable. Highly flammable - store cool. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, reducing agents, strong bases.
CAS DataBase Reference 600-14-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference 2,3-Pentanedione(600-14-6)
EPA Substance Registry System 2,3-Pentanedione (600-14-6)

Safety information for 2,3-Pentanedione

Signal word Danger
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Flame
Flammables
GHS02
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
ghs
Health Hazard
GHS08
GHS Hazard Statements H225:Flammable liquids
H317:Sensitisation, Skin
H373:Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure
Precautionary Statement Codes P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.
P233:Keep container tightly closed.
P240:Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P314:Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.

Computed Descriptors for 2,3-Pentanedione

InChIKey TZMFJUDUGYTVRY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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