2,3 HEXANEDIONE, NATURAL
FEMA: 2558
CAS: 3848-24-6
PRODUCT CODE: NH5000
Odour profile: Dry, Sweet, Caramel, Butter, Oily, Fatty, Creamy
2,3-Hexanedione is a specialist flavour ingredient supplied by Riverside Aromatics as an EU Natural grade. The recorded sensory profile identifies the character of this particular product.
Flavour character and applications
Evaluate it in buttery, creamy and roasted flavour blends, using the supplied sensory profile to guide the balance with dairy and cereal components. Compare it with other diketones in the actual food matrix. Assess the ingredient within the complete blend and after processing in the intended food matrix.
A note from flavour chemistry
The name 2,3-hexanedione locates two neighbouring ketone groups on a six-carbon chain. NIST also records the name methyl propyl diketone, a useful alternative when exploring technical literature on this ingredient.
NIST 2,3-hexanedione record. This reference concerns the molecule or its chemistry; it does not describe the origin or manufacturing method of the supplied grade.
Grade selection and technical information
Riverside Aromatics supplies 2,3-Hexanedione, Natural, under product code NH5000. Review the specification for the supplied form, concentration and carrier where applicable. Contact our team for documentation relevant to your application.
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