Molecular structure of Acetoin, CAS Number: 513-86-0
Acetoin (CAS 513-86-0)
Alternate Names:
3-Hydroxy-2-butanone
Application:
Acetoin is a chemical used in food flavoring and fragrances
CAS Number:
513-86-0
Purity:
≥97%
Molecular Weight:
88.11
Molecular Formula:
C4H8O2
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This is classified as a Dangerous Good for transport and may be subject to additional shipping charges.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Acetoin is a key intermediate in the biosynthesis of many compounds, including the amino acid leucine and the vitamin B5. In biochemistry, acetoin is involved in the metabolic pathways of various microorganisms, where it serves as a carbon and energy source. Acetoin is an important compound in the production of various chemicals and materials, including solvents and polymers. Its role in biochemistry and industrial applications makes it a versatile component in various processes.
Acetoin (CAS 513-86-0) References
- Acetoin metabolism in bacteria. | Xiao, Z. and Xu, P. 2007. Crit Rev Microbiol. 33: 127-40. PMID: 17558661
- Strategies for enhancing fermentative production of acetoin: a review. | Xiao, Z. and Lu, JR. 2014. Biotechnol Adv. 32: 492-503. PMID: 24412764
- Generation of acetoin and its derivatives in foods. | Xiao, Z. and Lu, JR. 2014. J Agric Food Chem. 62: 6487-97. PMID: 25000216
- Metabolic engineering strategies for acetoin and 2,3-butanediol production: advances and prospects. | Yang, T., et al. 2017. Crit Rev Biotechnol. 37: 990-1005. PMID: 28423947
- Metabolomics analysis reveals global acetoin stress response of Bacillus licheniformis. | Yuan, H., et al. 2019. Metabolomics. 15: 25. PMID: 30830499
- Acetoin is a precursor to diacetyl in e-cigarette liquids. | Vas, CA., et al. 2019. Food Chem Toxicol. 133: 110727. PMID: 31377138
- Fermentative production of chiral acetoin by wild-type Bacillus strains. | Zhong, H., et al. 2020. Prep Biochem Biotechnol. 50: 116-122. PMID: 31526107
- Acetoin modulates conformational change of surfactin: Interfacial assembly and crude oil-washing performance. | Hu, F., et al. 2021. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces. 200: 111602. PMID: 33571865
- Prospects on bio-based 2,3-butanediol and acetoin production: Recent progress and advances. | Maina, S., et al. 2022. Biotechnol Adv. 54: 107783. PMID: 34098005
- Advances in biological production of acetoin: a comprehensive overview. | Cui, Z., et al. 2022. Crit Rev Biotechnol. 42: 1135-1156. PMID: 34806505
- High production of acetoin from glycerol by Bacillus subtilis 35. | Tsigoriyna, L., et al. 2023. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 107: 175-185. PMID: 36454254
- Review of evidence relating to occupational exposure limits for alpha-diketones and acetoin, and considerations for deriving an occupational exposure limit for 2,3-pentanedione. | Card, JW., et al. 2022. Crit Rev Toxicol. 52: 715-730. PMID: 36803409
- Improving acetoin production through construction of a genome-scale metabolic model. | Qian, J., et al. 2023. Comput Biol Med. 158: 106833. PMID: 37015178
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Acetoin, 25 g | sc-239186 | 25 g | $74.00 |