acetoin

acetoin

[ə′sed·ə·wən]
(organic chemistry)
CH3COCHOHCH3 A slightly yellow liquid, melting point 15°C, used as an aroma carrier in the preparation of flavors and essences; produced by fermentation or from diacetyl by partial reduction with zinc and acid.
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