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2,3-pentanedione

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2,3-pentanedione

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Also known as Acetylpropionyl, Acetyl propionyl, ethyl methyl diketone, Pentane-2,3-dione, 2,3-Pentadione, Pentan-2,3-dione, Acetylpropionyl (van)

Acetylpropionyl, also known as acetyl propionyl or 2,3-pentanedione, is an organic compound, specifically a diketone.

Chemical data

Formula
C5H8O2
Molecular weight
100.12 g/mol
IUPAC name
pentane-2,3-dione
SMILES
CCC(=O)C(=O)C
InChIKey
TZMFJUDUGYTVRY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
XLogP
0.1
Polar surface area
34.1 Ų
H-bond donors
0
H-bond acceptors
2
Formal charge
0

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Molecule type
Small molecule

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Wikidata facts

Has part
hydrogen
Mass
100.052
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canonical SMILES
CCC(=O)C(=O)C
chemical formula
C₅H₈O₂
subject has role
flavor enhancer
melting point
-52.0
Commons category
Pentane-2,3-dione
found in taxon
tomato
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Encyclopedic overview

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Acetylpropionyl, also known as acetyl propionyl or 2,3-pentanedione, is an organic compound, specifically a diketone.

Uses for acetylpropionyl include as a: Solvent for cellulose acetate, paints, inks, and lacquers Starting material for dyes, pesticides, and drugs Flavor, with an odor described as "buttery, cheesy, sweet, nutty, fruity, creamy, caramel"

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