Acetoin
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Acetoin, also known as 3-hydroxybutanone or acetyl methyl carbinol, is an organic compound with the formula CH₃CHCCH₃. It is a colorless liquid with a pleasant, buttery odor. It is chiral. The form produced by bacteria is-acetoin. Wikipedia
Formula: C4H8O2
Molar mass: 88.104 g/mol
Melting point: 59°F (15°C)
Boiling point: 296.6°F (147°C)
Density: 1.01 g/cm³
Classification: Organic compound
Acidity (pKa): 13.72