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Linear Formula:
CH3CH2COCOOH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
102.09
Flavis number:
8.066
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
FEMA Number:
3723
NACRES:
NA.21
EC Number:
209-986-9
MDL number:
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1700514
Organoleptic:
caramel; creamy; brown; sweet
Grade:
FG, Fragrance grade, Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines
Food allergen:
no known allergens
biological source
synthetic
grade
FG, Fragrance grade, Kosher
agency
follows IFRA guidelines
reg. compliance
EU Regulation 1223/2009, EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012
assay
≥95%
bp
84 °C/20 mmHg (lit.)
mp
30-34 °C (lit.)
application(s)
flavors and fragrances
documentation
see Safety & Documentation for available documents
food allergen
no known allergens
fragrance allergen
no known allergens
organoleptic
caramel; creamy; brown; sweet
storage temp.
2-8°C
SMILES string
CCC(=O)C(O)=O
InChI
1S/C4H6O3/c1-2-3(5)4(6)7/h2H2,1H3,(H,6,7)
InChI key
TYEYBOSBBBHJIV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
General description
2-Oxobutyric acid is mainly found in the hydrolysates of proteins, reportedly being formed by the degradation of threonine.
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Danger
hcodes
Hazard Classifications
Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B
Storage Class
8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials
wgk
WGK 3
flash_point_f
179.6 °F - closed cup
flash_point_c
82 °C - closed cup
ppe
Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
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