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Flavoring compounds · C₄H₆O₂

Diacetyl

A flavoring compound with a buttery odor used in food and beverage production; monitored in flavoring-related workplaces.

2,3-Butanedione
Biacetyl

Common Applications

  • Butter flavoring
  • Beverage production
  • Snack food manufacturing

Potential Sources

  • Flavor mixing
  • Coffee roasting and grinding
  • Food production lines

Typical Environments

Food production facilities
Flavoring plants
Coffee roasteries

Available Testing Options

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