| Name | hydroxypentanone,3-hydroxy-2-pentanone |
| Synonyms | acetyl ethyl carbinol 3-hydroxypentan-2-one 2-Pentanone, 3-hydroxy- hydroxypentanone,3-hydroxy-2-pentanone |
| Molecular Formula | C5H10O2 |
| Molar Mass | 102.13 |
| Density | 0.9500 |
| Melting Point | 2.5°C (estimate) |
| Boling Point | 186.45°C (estimate) |
| Refractive Index | 1.4350 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Chemical properties Boiling point 105~107 ℃ (66666Pa), refractive index (nD20)1.4350. Natural products are found in fresh asparagus, Swiss cheese, cream, yogurt, pork liver, beer, white, red wine, coffee, black tea, etc. |
| Use | Food use spices. |
| Downstream Products | PROPIOIN Tetrahydrofuran |
| FEMA | 3550 | 3-HYDROXY-2-PENTANONE |
| acidity coefficient (pKa) | 13.21±0.20(Predicted) |
| JECFA Number | 409 |
Toxicity
GRAS(FEMA).
use limit
FEMA: baked products, frozen dairy products, soft candy, pudding, gel food and alcohol-free beverage, all 10.0 mg/kg.