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acetoin
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.
- Μέρος του λόγου: noun
- Κλάδος/Τομέας: Chemistry
- Category: Organic chemistry
- Company: McGraw-Hill
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- Dr. James
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