3-hydroxybutanone
|3-hy-drox-y-bu-ta-none|
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/ˌθriː haɪˌdrɒksiˈbjuːtəˌnoʊn/
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/ˌθriː haɪˌdrɒksiˈbjuːtəˌnəʊn/
flavoring agent
Etymology
'3-hydroxybutanone' originates from the combination of '3-hydroxy' indicating the presence of a hydroxyl group on the third carbon, and 'butanone' referring to a ketone with a four-carbon chain.
The term '3-hydroxybutanone' was derived from the systematic naming conventions in organic chemistry, combining the functional group and carbon chain length.
Initially, it was identified as a simple ketone, but its role as a flavoring agent in the food industry has become more prominent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a chemical compound, also known as acetoin, used in the food industry as a flavoring agent.
3-hydroxybutanone is often used to give a buttery flavor to baked goods.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/23 08:55