Butanedione
(2,3-Butanedione)CAS number: 431-03-8
Synonyms: Diacetyl; Biacetyl; 2,3-Diketobutane; Dimethyl diketone; Dimethylglyoxal
Industry claims found in: apple, bean, beef, butter, artichoke, avocado, black currents, blueberry, blue cheese, grape brandy, wheat, brussels sprouts
Industry claims used in: meat products
Possible physical or functional effects: Flavoring agents and adjuvants
Properties: industry claims FEMA GRAS; industry claims FDA GRAS; used in cigarettes
Toxicology: LD50 (oral, guinea pig) 990 mg/kg; poison by intraperitoneal route; mod. toxic by ingestion; skin irritant; human mutagenic data; heated to decomp., emits acrid smoke and fumes