HEXANDIONE-2,3

HEXANDIONE-2,3 is a yellow liquid with a creamy, sweet, buttery, and cheesy odor, as assessed through olfactory evaluation. It is commonly used in the fragrance and flavor industries to impart rich, dairy-like notes, often enhancing the profile of creamy and savory products, such as butter and cheese flavors.

INCI Name: Methyl Propyl Diketone

Functions: Fragrance

Synonyms: 2,3-Hexandione, 2,3-hexanedione, Acetyl Butyryl, Butyryl Acetyl, FEMA 2558, Methyl Propyl Glyoxal

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Identification & Functionality

INCI Name
Methyl Propyl Diketone
Olfactory Notes
Buttery,
Cheese,
Creamy,
Sweet
Tilley Product Number
10494-01
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Fragrance Ingredient
Technologies
Cosmetic Ingredients,
Flavor & Fragrance Ingredients
Product Families
Flavor & Fragrance Ingredients — Flavors
Aroma Ingredients,
Flavoring Compounds
Flavor & Fragrance Ingredients — Fragrance
Fragrance Compound
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Aroma Ingredients

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid
Soluble In
Alcohol Soluble
Odor
Creamy, sweet, buttery, cheesy
Appearance
Yellow liquid
Soluble in
Alcohol
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)0.920 - 0.945-FCC Method
Refractive Index (at 20°C)1.408 - 1.411-FCC Method
Purity (Sum of Isomers)min. 95%QC 30.M, Gas Chromatography

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
FEMA Compliant

Storage & Handling

Storage and Shelf Life Information
  • Stable under normal conditions
  • Store in a cool, dry place away from heat and sunlight
  • Shelf life considerations apply only for original unopened containers