2,3-Butanedione

• Formula: C₄H₆O₂
• Molecular weight: 86.0892
• IUPAC Standard InChI: InChI=1S/C4H6O2/c1-3(5)4(2)6/h1-2H3 Copy

  
• IUPAC Standard InChIKey: QSJXEFYPDANLFS-UHFFFAOYSA-N Copy
• CAS Registry Number: 431-03-8
• Chemical structure:
  This structure is also available as a 2d Mol file or as a computed 3d SD file
  The 3d structure may be viewed using Java or Javascript.
• Species with the same structure:
  • 2,3-Butanedione
• Other names: Biacetyl; Butane-2,3-dione; Butanedione; Diacetyl; Dimethyl diketone; Dimethyl glyoxal; 2,3-Butadione; 2,3-Diketobutane; (CH3CO)2; Glyoxal, dimethyl-; Butadione; UN 2346; 2,3-Dioxobutane; 2,3-Butandione; Buta-2,3-dione; Butan-2,3-dione; NSC 8750; butane-2,3-dione (diacetyl); 2,3-butanedione (diacetal); 2,3-butanedione (diacetyl); Butan-2,3-dione (diacetyl); Butanedione (diacetyl); 2,3 Butandione (Diacetyl); 2,3-butanodione
• Information on this page:
  • Van Den Dool and Kratz RI, non-polar column, custom temperature program
  • References
  • Notes
• Other data available:
  • Gas phase thermochemistry data
  • Condensed phase thermochemistry data
  • Phase change data
  • Henry's Law data
  • Gas phase ion energetics data
  • IR Spectrum
  • Mass spectrum (electron ionization)
  • Gas Chromatography
• Data at other public NIST sites:
  • Computational Chemistry Comparison and Benchmark Database
  • Gas Phase Kinetics Database
• Options:
  • Switch to calorie-based units

Data at NIST subscription sites:

• NIST / TRC Web Thermo Tables, professional edition (thermophysical and thermochemical data)

NIST subscription sites provide data under the NIST Standard Reference Data Program, but require an annual fee to access. The purpose of the fee is to recover costs associated with the development of data collections included in such sites. Your institution may already be a subscriber. Follow the links above to find out more about the data in these sites and their terms of usage.

Van Den Dool and Kratz RI, non-polar column, custom temperature program

Go To: Top, References, Notes

Data compilation copyright by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce on behalf of the U.S.A. All rights reserved.

Data compiled by: NIST Mass Spectrometry Data Center, William E. Wallace, director

References

Go To: Top, Van Den Dool and Kratz RI, non-polar column, custom temperature program, Notes

Data compilation copyright by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce on behalf of the U.S.A. All rights reserved.

Majcher and Jelen, 2007
Majcher, M.A.; Jelen, H.H., Effect of Cysteine and Cystine Addition on Sensory Profile and Potent Odorants of Extruded Potato Snacks, J. Agric. Food Chem., 2007, 55, 14, 5754-5760, https://doi.org/10.1021/jf0703147 . [all data]

Künzel, Breuer, et al., 2006
Künzel, H.; Breuer, K.; Mayer, F.; Sedlbauer, K., Luftqualität und Zufriedenheit - Verbesserung von Innenraumluftqualität und Nutzerzufriedenheit durch Materialgeruchsverbesserung, WKSB : Zeitschrift fur Warmeschutz, Kalteschutz, Schallschutz, Brandschutz, 2006, 57, 49-57. [all data]

Schuh and Schieberle, 2006
Schuh, C.; Schieberle, P., Characterization of the Key Aroma Compounds in the Beverage Prepared from Darjeeling Black Tea: Quantitative Differences between Tea Leaves and Infusion, J. Agric. Food Chem., 2006, 54, 3, 916-924, https://doi.org/10.1021/jf052495n . [all data]

Varlet V., Knockaert C., et al., 2006
Varlet V.; Knockaert C.; Prost C.; Serot T., Comparison of odor-active volatile compounds of fresh and smoked salmon, J. Agric. Food Chem., 2006, 54, 9, 3391-3401, https://doi.org/10.1021/jf053001p . [all data]

Bonaiti, Irlinger, et al., 2005
Bonaiti, C.; Irlinger, F.; Spinnler, H.E.; Engel, E., An iterative sensory procedure to select odor-active associations in complex consortia of microorganisms: application to the construction of a cheese model, J. Dairy Sci., 2005, 88, 5, 1671-1684, https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.S0022-0302(05)72839-3 . [all data]

Majcher and Jelén, 2005
Majcher, M.A.; Jelén, H.H., Identification of potent odorants formed during the preparation of extruded potato snacks, J. Agric. Food Chem., 2005, 53, 16, 6432-6437, https://doi.org/10.1021/jf050412x . [all data]

Klesk, Qian, et al., 2004
Klesk, K.; Qian, M.; Martin, R.R., Aroma extract dilution analysis of cv. meeker (Rubus idaeus L.) red raspberries from Oregon and Washington, J. Agric. Food Chem., 2004, 52, 16, 5155-5161, https://doi.org/10.1021/jf0498721 . [all data]

Klesk and Qian, 2003
Klesk, K.; Qian, M., Aroma extract dilution analysis of Cv. Marion (Rubus spp. hyb) and Cv. Evergreen (R. Iaciniatus L.) blackberries, J. Agric. Food Chem., 2003, 51, 11, 3436-3441, https://doi.org/10.1021/jf0262209 . [all data]

Klesk and Qian, 2003, 2
Klesk, K.; Qian, M., Preliminary aroma comparison of Marion (Rubus spp. hyb) and Evergreen (R. laciniatus L.) blackberries by dynamic headspace/OSME technique, J. Food Sci., 2003, 68, 2, 697-700, https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2621.2003.tb05734.x . [all data]

Mayr, van Ruth, et al., 2003
Mayr, D.; van Ruth, S.; Märk, T.D., Evaluation of the influence of mastication on temporal aroma release of ripe and unripe bananas, using a model mouth system and gas chromatography-olfactometry, Eur. Food Res. Technol., 2003, 217, 4, 291-295, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00217-003-0777-1 . [all data]

Place, Imhof, et al., 2003
Place, R.B.; Imhof, M.; Teuber, M.; Olivier Bosset, J., Distribution of the volatile (flavour) compounds in Raclette cheese produced with different staphylococci in the smear, Mitt. Lebensmittelunters. Hyg., 2003, 94, 192-211. [all data]

Carrapiso, Ventanas, et al., 2002
Carrapiso, A.I.; Ventanas, J.; García, C., Characterization of the most odor-active compounds of Iberian ham headspace, J. Agric. Food Chem., 2002, 50, 7, 1996-2000, https://doi.org/10.1021/jf011094e . [all data]

Engel, Baty, et al., 2002
Engel, E.; Baty, C.; le Corre, D.; Souchon, I.; Martin, N., Flavor-active compounds potentially implicated in cooked cauliflower acceptance, J. Agric. Food Chem., 2002, 50, 22, 6459-6467, https://doi.org/10.1021/jf025579u . [all data]

Zehentbauer and Reineccius, 2002
Zehentbauer, G.; Reineccius, G.A., Determination of key aroma components of cheddar cheese using dynamic headspace dilution assay, Flavour Fragr. J., 2002, 17, 4, 300-305, https://doi.org/10.1002/ffj.1102 . [all data]

Duckham, Dodson, et al., 2001
Duckham, S.C.; Dodson, A.T.; Bakker, J.; Ames, J.M., Volatile flavour components of baked potato flesh. A comparison of eleven potato cultivars, Nahrung/Food, 2001, 45, 5, 317-323, https://doi.org/10.1002/1521-3803(20011001)45:5<317::AID-FOOD317>3.0.CO;2-4 . [all data]

Tairu, Hofmann, et al., 2000
Tairu, A.O.; Hofmann, T.; Schieberle, P., Studies on the key odorants formed by roasting of wild mango seeds (Irvingia gabonensis), J. Agric. Food Chem., 2000, 48, 6, 2391-2394, https://doi.org/10.1021/jf990765u . [all data]

Zimmermann and Schieberle, 2000
Zimmermann, M.; Schieberle, P., Important odorants of sweet bell pepper powder (Capsicum annuum cv. annuum): differences between samples of Hungarian and Morrocan origin, Eur. Food Res. Technol., 2000, 211, 3, 175-180, https://doi.org/10.1007/s002170050019 . [all data]

Buettner and Schieberle, 1999
Buettner, A.; Schieberle, P., Characterization of the most odor-active volatiles in fresh, hand squeezed juice of grapefruit (Citrus paradise Macfayden), J. Agric. Food Chem., 1999, 47, 12, 5189-5193, https://doi.org/10.1021/jf990071l . [all data]

Mutti and Grosch, 1999
Mutti, B.; Grosch, W., Potent odorants of boiled potatoes, Nahrung, 1999, 43, 5, 302-306, https://doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1521-3803(19991001)43:5<302::AID-FOOD302>3.0.CO;2-8 . [all data]

Fickert and Schieberle, 1998
Fickert, B.; Schieberle, P., Identification of the key odorants in barley malt (caramalt) using GC/MS techniques and odour dilution analyses, Nahrung, 1998, 42, 6, 371-375, https://doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1521-3803(199812)42:06<371::AID-FOOD371>3.0.CO;2-V . [all data]

Hofmann and Schieberle, 1998
Hofmann, T.; Schieberle, P., Flavor contribution and formation of the intense roast-smelling odorants 2-propionyl-1-pyrroline and 2-propionyltetrahydropyridine in Maillard-type reactions, J. Agric. Food Chem., 1998, 46, 7, 2721-2726, https://doi.org/10.1021/jf971101s . [all data]

Heiler and Schieberle, 1997
Heiler, C.; Schieberle, P., Quantitative instrumental and sensory studies on Aroma compounds contributing to a metallic flavour defect in buttermilk, Int. Dairy J., 1997, 7, 10, 659-666, https://doi.org/10.1016/S0958-6946(97)00067-8 . [all data]

Kubícková and Grosch, 1997
Kubícková, J.; Grosch, W., Evaluation of potent odorants of camembert cheese by dilution and concentration techniques, Int. Dairy J., 1997, 7, 1, 65-70, https://doi.org/10.1016/S0958-6946(96)00044-1 . [all data]

Milo and Reineccius, 1997
Milo, C.; Reineccius, G.A., Identification and quantification of potent odorants in regular-fat and low-fat mild cheddar cheese, J. Agric. Food Chem., 1997, 45, 9, 3590-3594, https://doi.org/10.1021/jf970152m . [all data]

Münch, Hofmann, et al., 1997
Münch, P.; Hofmann, T.; Schieberle, P., Comparison of key odorants generated by thermal treatment of commercial and self-prepared yeast extracts: influence of the amino acid composition on odorant formation, J. Agric. Food Chem., 1997, 45, 4, 1338-1344, https://doi.org/10.1021/jf960658p . [all data]

Triqui and Reineccius, 1995
Triqui, R.; Reineccius, G.A., Changes in flavor profiles with ripening of anchovy (Engraulis encrasicholus), J. Agric. Food Chem., 1995, 43, 7, 1883-1889, https://doi.org/10.1021/jf00055a024 . [all data]

Triqui and Reineccius, 1995, 2
Triqui, R.; Reineccius, G.A., Flavor development in the ripening of anchovy (Engraulis encrasicholus L.), J. Agric. Food Chem., 1995, 43, 2, 453-458, https://doi.org/10.1021/jf00050a037 . [all data]

Maignial, Pibarot, et al., 1992
Maignial, L.; Pibarot, P.; Bonetti, G.; Chaintreau, A.; Marion, J.P., Simultaneous distillation-extraction under static vacuum: isolation of volatile compounds at room temperature, J. Chromatogr., 1992, 606, 1, 87-94, https://doi.org/10.1016/0021-9673(92)85260-Z . [all data]

Notes

Go To: Top, Van Den Dool and Kratz RI, non-polar column, custom temperature program, References

• Data from NIST Standard Reference Database 69: NIST Chemistry WebBook
• The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) uses its best efforts to deliver a high quality copy of the Database and to verify that the data contained therein have been selected on the basis of sound scientific judgment. However, NIST makes no warranties to that effect, and NIST shall not be liable for any damage that may result from errors or omissions in the Database.
• Customer support for NIST Standard Reference Data products.