diacetyl

English

Etymology

From di- +‎ acetyl.

Noun

diacetyl (uncountable)

1. (organic chemistry, in combination) Two acetyl groups in a compound
2. (organic chemistry) Synonym of butanedione

Derived terms

• diacetylmorphine
• diacetylurea

See also

(butanedione):

• popcorn lung (a condition caused by inhaling diacetyl)
• artificial butter flavor (the flavoring derived from diacetyl)