Acetoin

A product of fermentation. It is a component of the butanediol cycle in microorganisms. In mammals it is oxidized to carbon dioxide.

Year introduced: 1991(1975)

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Tree Number(s): D02.522.296.100

MeSH Unique ID: D000093

Registry Number: BG4D34CO2H

Entry Terms:

• Acetylmethylcarbinol
• 3-hydroxy-2-butanone
• 3H-2B butanone

Previous Indexing:

• Alcohols, Butyl (1972-1974)
• Butanones (1970-1974)

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Organic Chemicals
Ketones
Butanones
Acetoin