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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.