2,3-Pentanedione

2,3-Pentanedione

AT67302

CAS 600-14-6

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Overview

2,3-Pentanedione is a food additive that also occurs naturally as a fermentation product in beer, wine and yogurt and is released during the roasting of coffee beans. Inhalation of 2,3-Pentanedione is thought to be the cause of severe respiratory disease in humans, including occlusive bronchitis.

Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC5H8O2
Molecular Weight100.12
CAS Numbers600-14-6
SolubilityDMSO
Purity98% by HPLC
SMILES CodeCCC(=O)C(O)=C

Storage and Handling

0C Short Term, -20C Long Term

References

Morgan DL, et al. Bronchial and bronchiolar fibrosis in rats exposed to 2,3-pentanedione vapors implications for bronchiolitis obliterans in humans. Toxicol Pathol. 2012;40[3] 448-465.