butanedione
English
editEtymology
editNoun
editbutanedione (plural butanediones)
- (organic chemistry) The simplest diketone CH3-CO-CO-CH3, used as an aroma agent; and derivative of this compound
Synonyms
editSee also
edit- popcorn lung (a condition caused by inhaling butanedione)
- artificial butter flavor (the flavoring derived from butanedione)