3-Hydroxy-2-butanone
CAS 513-86-0
Why does 3-Hydroxy-2-butanone matter? Its most interesting chemistry is easier to remember than a list of uses.
A molecular clue: acetoin is both a buttery aroma molecule and a microbial fermentation product, connecting sensory chemistry with the acetolactate pathway and carbon management in microorganisms. That is the story of 3-Hydroxy-2-butanone.
Published:
2026-09-10
