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Diacetyl

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Diacetyl (2,3 Butanedione; Dimethyldiketone; Dimethylglyoxal) FEMA 2370 is a yellow to yellow-green liquid. It has a molecular weight of 86.09 and it's molecular formula is C4H6O2. Diacetyl has a minimum purity amount of 95.0%. It's specific gravity is 0.979 - 0.985 and it's refractive index is 1.393 - 1.397. Diacetyl has a butty flavor and can be added to foods and beverages where a butter flavor is desired such as chocolates, cooking oils, and popcorn.

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Elan Chemical Company Inc. is a developer and manufacturer of natural and synthetic flavor ingredients used in the Food, Beverage, and Nutrition industry. It is a leader in natural aromatic chemicals and committed to delivering exceptional quality. Elan offers Natural Ethyl Acetate, Natural Maltol, Natural Raspberry Ketone, Nerol FCC, and Vetiveryl Acetate Extra to suit a variety of applications.

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