Preparation

By oxidation of methyl propyl ketone with excess NaNO2 and diluted HCl in the presence of hydroxylamine hydrochloride under a nitrogen blanket.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 1-5.0 ppm

Safety Profile

Confirmed human carcinogen. Poison by intraperitoneal route. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. See also NICKEL COMPOUNDS

Application

2,3-Pentanedione can be used as a reactant to synthesize:Bisphenol derivatives by acid-catalyzed condensation reaction with phenols.2-Ethyl-3-methyl-1H-indole by Pd-catalyzed reaction with aniline under reductive conditions.2-Ethyl-3-methylquinoxaline by condensation reaction with o-phenylenediamine using citric acid as a catalyst.

Definition

ChEBI: 2,3-Pentanedione is an alpha-diketone that is pentane substituted at the 2- and 3-positions by oxo groups. It has a role as a flavouring agent. It is an alpha-diketone and a methyl ketone. It derives from a hydride of a pentane.

Aroma threshold values

Detection: 20 ppb. Aroma characteristics at 1.0%: buttery diacetyl-like, fermented dairy and creamy, popcorn buttery.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 1 to 5 ppm: sweet buttery, creamy, cheesy, slightly toasted dairy, with a rich baked goods nuance and a good mouthfeel.

General Description

2,3-Pentanedione (acetylpropionyl) is one of the aroma active compounds of cereal coffee brew.