acetoin dimer

Detailed Product Description

Chemical Name: 3-Hydroxy-2-butanone dimer

Official Number: CAS 23147-57-1

Molecular Formula: C8H16O4

Formula Weight: 176.21

Technique Data: 

Appearance: White crystalline powder.

Aroma: Has a pleasant fat,cream, butter-like odour.

Purity: ≥99.0%

Physicochemical properties: Soluble in propanediol above 80

; slight soluble in mild base; insoluble in most of organic solvent. 

Applications: Pharmaceutical intermediates, edible spice, mainly used in the preparation of butter, apples,bananas and yogurt flavor. 

Production technology: 1. It is formed in the fermentation of glucose by certain bacteria(Enterobacteriaceae). 2. Restore 2,3-Butanedione to generate acetoin.

Package and Transportation: The monomer is packed in 25KG,50KG and 200KG plastic drums, The dimer is packed in 25KG plastic drums(PE food plastic pack inside). Or we can make the package as required.