FB2026_01 , released March 12, 2026
FB2026_01 , released March 12, 2026
Chemical: pentane-2,3-dione
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General Information
Name
pentane-2,3-dione
FlyBase ID
FBch0002820
ChEBI Name
pentane-2,3-dione
ChEBI ID
PubChem Name
2,3-Pentanedione
PubChem ID
Chemical Structure
Chemical structure of pentane-2,3-dione
pentane-2,3-dione
InChIKey

TZMFJUDUGYTVRY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Definition (ChEBI)

An alpha-diketone that is pentane substituted at the 2- and 3-positions by oxo groups. ChEBI: Pentane-2,3-dione is an alpha-diketone that is pentane substituted at the 2- and 3-positions by oxo groups. It has a role as a flavouring agent. It is an alpha-diketone and a methyl ketone. It derives from a hydride of a pentane.

Roles Classification (ChEBI)
Comment
Synonyms and Secondary IDs (14)
Synonyms
2,3-PENTANEDIONE
2,3-Pentadione
2,3-pentane-dione
600-14-6
Acetyl propionyl
Acetylpropionyl
Acetylpropionyl (VAN)
FEMA No. 2841
Pentan-2,3-dione
Pentane-2,3-dione
PubChem:11747
ethyl methyl diketone
Secondary FlyBase IDs
    References (3)